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Korean Celadon Inlay Vase Goryeo Dynasty

Offered by: Tishu

Description
On offer is an antique Korean ceramic vase from the end of Goryeo to the beginning of Joseon period (circa 14-15th). The vase features celadon crackled glaze with underglaze inlay design in black and white. The vase was a transitional piece made toward the end of Goryeo and likely in the beginning of Joseon Yi dynasty straddling Celadon to Buncheong (Mishima) ware and may be identified as Zogan-Mishima. The small bottle form vase was used to contain wine or oil. The form is slightly irregular from potting and the design has a strong folky charm. The main part of the inlay on the body features cascading lines in black and white slip inlays, which likely conveys the sweeping willow branches, a characteristic motif of Yi dnasty, according to the research by Goro Akaboshi, the collector and author of the reference book below. The overall design was simple, abstract and effective. A charming and authentic piece.
For a very similar vase see plate no 59 in the book "Five Centuries of Korean Ceramic Pottery and Porcelain of the Yi Dynasty" by Goro Akaboshi and Heiichiro Nakamaru. A picture of the page shown in the last picture.
For another example, see lot 32a in Christie's sale 8138 on April 26, 1995 "Korean Works of Art"

More Information

Origin:	South Korea
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Materials:	ceramic
Condition:	Good. Restoration on the lip, glaze pooling and crackling in some area toward the base, some imperfection during the making process.
Creation Date:	14-15th C
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional, Ancient Art
Patterns:	Abstract, Asian/Oriental, Florals/Botanical, Geometric
Incollect Reference #:	457195

Dimensions

H.	5.75 in;	Diam.	4 in;
H.	14.61 cm;	Diam.	10.16 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion