Bottle
1 of 12
Object Label
Both of these bottles have been decorated using the sgraffito, or scratching, method: the gray clay body of the vessel was painted with white slip, and then the surface was scraped to reveal the darker surface beneath. Both vessels were then covered in transparent celadon glaze, which sealed and protected the decoration. One bottle has an image of a peony flower, a popular motif in Korean art because it represented wealth and high status.
Caption
Bottle, last half of 15th century. Buncheong ware, stoneware with celadon glaze and white slip, 8 3/8 x 6 x 5 1/8 in. (21.3 x 15.3 x 13 cm) Diameter at mouth: 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm) Diameter at base: 2 7/8 in. (7.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection, 2004.28.106. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, Daejon, Korea), CUR.2004.28.106_view01_Heon-Kang_photo_NRICH_edited.jpg)
Collection
Collection
Title
Bottle
Date
last half of 15th century
Dynasty
Joseon dynasty
Geography
Place made: Korea
Medium
Buncheong ware, stoneware with celadon glaze and white slip
Classification
Dimensions
8 3/8 x 6 x 5 1/8 in. (21.3 x 15.3 x 13 cm) Diameter at mouth: 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm) Diameter at base: 2 7/8 in. (7.4 cm)
Credit Line
The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection
Accession Number
2004.28.106
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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Frequent Art Questions
I am a ceramics student and was wondering if celadon was an important, even unique glaze in ancient Asian Art and why so. And to what extent is the use of celadon within contemporary ceramics bound to celadon's history?
Celadon glaze was especially valued for the cloud-like, pale blue-green color that could be achieved. Korean potters were internationally recognized as having mastered the technique.I don't know much about contemporary use of celadon for practical vessels, but I do know that some contemporary artists use it. In that case it is usually a reference to the history and historical applications of the material.Yes, thanks so much!
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