Lot Essay
PUBLISHED
Koyama Fujio et al, Korean Ceramics of the Li Dynasty in Sekai Toji Zenshu, Vol. 14, (Tokyo: Kawade Shobo, 1956), pl. 52
Akaboshi Goro and Heiichiro Nakamaru, Five Centuries of Korean Ceramics - Pottery and Porcelain of the Yi Dynasty (New York, Tokyo & Kyoto: Weatherhill/Tankosha, 1975)
Rhee, Byung-chang, Yi Ceramics in Masterpieces of Korean Art, Vol. 3 (Tokyo, 1978), pl. 40, p. 34
The brush-painted white-slip body of this nearly flawless vessel is decorated with a tendril design freely painted in underglaze iron pigment, indicating that it is Kyeryongsan ware. It is typical of this ware that the foot is small and constricted, creating a light feeling. It is also typical that there are three lines incised around the shoulder and a fourth around the base, dividing the vessel into sections; the main section contains the stylized scroll design.
Koyama Fujio et al, Korean Ceramics of the Li Dynasty in Sekai Toji Zenshu, Vol. 14, (Tokyo: Kawade Shobo, 1956), pl. 52
Akaboshi Goro and Heiichiro Nakamaru, Five Centuries of Korean Ceramics - Pottery and Porcelain of the Yi Dynasty (New York, Tokyo & Kyoto: Weatherhill/Tankosha, 1975)
Rhee, Byung-chang, Yi Ceramics in Masterpieces of Korean Art, Vol. 3 (Tokyo, 1978), pl. 40, p. 34
The brush-painted white-slip body of this nearly flawless vessel is decorated with a tendril design freely painted in underglaze iron pigment, indicating that it is Kyeryongsan ware. It is typical of this ware that the foot is small and constricted, creating a light feeling. It is also typical that there are three lines incised around the shoulder and a fourth around the base, dividing the vessel into sections; the main section contains the stylized scroll design.