Korean Silla Grey Stoneware Jar w/ Incised Designs

East Asia, Korea, Silla Kingdom, ca. 5th to 6th century CE. A striking grey stoneware vase with a rounded lower body, a tall neck, and a flaring mouth with a delicate lip. Around the neck are three wide bands of tight 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. 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: 6.5" W x 8.7" H (16.5 cm x 22.1 cm)

Provenance: Estate of William Stockton, Colorado, USA; acquired between July 20, 1966 and January 7, 1974 while Mr. Stockton was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. During this period he traveled primarily to Korea, but also to Japan, Vietnam, and other countries in Southeast Asia.

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Condition Report: Area of restoration on the rim; this is expertly done and almost invisible from the exterior of the vessel. Otherwise in good condition with light surface wear commensurate with age. Rich deposits, especially in lower profile areas. One small surface chip on the shoulder.