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Asian Art

Bottle

last half of 15th century

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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. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, Daejon, Korea))

Collection

Asian Art

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

Ceramic

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

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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