Korean Silla Glazed Stoneware Vase

**Originally Listed At $200**

East Asia, Korea, Silla Kingdom, ca. 5th to 6th century CE. A striking grey stoneware vase with a rounded lower body, a tall, flaring neck, and a slightly inset mouth with a delicate lip. Around the neck and on the shoulder are wide bands of waves, incised into the surface in shallow channels. Each of these bands is bordered by a thick, raised band. The surface gleams with a silvery grey color that has been enhanced by glaze. Aside from Chinese stoneware, Korean stoneware from this time period is the oldest known high-fired ware in the world; to make it, Korean artisans had to generate kiln temperatures greater than 1000 Celsius! The characteristic grey color of this vessel and others like it is caused by the reduction of oxygen in the kiln's inner chamber. Size: 5.45" W x 6.55" H (13.8 cm x 16.6 cm)

Provenance: private California, USA collection acquired prior to 2005; ex Katsuragi Antiques

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Condition Report: Intact, with light surface wear commensurate with age. Form and details are very clear.