Korean Ceramics
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Long-Necked Jar with Linked Arcs, Reportedly found in South Jeolla Province, Korea, Three Kingdoms period (Baekje), 6th–7th century (Gift of the Ogura Foundation)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
October 26, 2021 (Tue) - May 22, 2022 (Sun)This gallery introduces Korean ceramics from the Proto-Three Kingdoms period (ca. 1st century BC–3rd century AD) to the Joseon dynasty (1392–1910). The development of Korean ceramics during the Proto–Three Kingdoms period was influenced by the Lelang Commandery, an outpost established by China’s Han dynasty in the northern part of the Korean Peninsula. Rulers of powerful states struggled for supremacy during this period, resulting in a rich variety of distinct ceramic aesthetics in each region. Under Chinese influence, a blue-green glaze called celadon began to be produced in Korea during the Goryeo dynasty (935–1392). Over time, celadon wares took on a distinct gray-green coloring that came to be known as Goryeo celadon. The production of pottery then diversified during the Joseon dynasty to include white porcelain and Buncheong ware, a type of stoneware often featuring designs in white slip and iron pigment.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Important Art Object | Stand for Horn-Shaped Cups | Korea | Three Kingdoms period (Silla), 5th–6th century | Gift of the Ogura Foundation, TJ-5342 | ||
| Highlight | Long-Necked Jar with Linked Arcs | Reportedly found in South Jeolla Province, Korea | Three Kingdoms period (Baekje), 6th–7th century | Gift of the Ogura Foundation, TJ-5349 | |||
| Vase with Lotus Vines, Glazed stoneware | Korea | Goryeo dynasty, 12th century | TG-4 | ||||
| Highlight | Vase with Chrysanthemums | Korea | Goryeo dynasty, 14th century | Gift of Ms. Shimizu Nobuko, TG-2983 | |||
| Highlight | Vase with a Fish, Buncheong ware | Korea, Reportedly found in Gongju, South Chungcheong Province | Joseon dynasty, 15th–16th century | Gift of the Ogura Foundation, TG-2795 | |||
| Highlight | Bowl with Fish, Buncheong ware | Korea | Joseon dynasty, 15th–16th century | TG-178 | |||
| Highlight | Jar with Grapes | Korea | Joseon dynasty, 18th century | TG-109 | |||
| Highlight | Important Art Object | Double-mouthed Vessel with Wheels | Attributed provenance: Changnyeong, Korea | Three Kingdoms period (Silla), 5th century | Gift of the Ogura Foundation, TJ-5339 | ||
| Highlight | Lobed Cups with Stands, Porcelain | Jingdezhen ware, China | Northern Song–Southern Song dynasty, 11th–12th century | Gift of Dr. Yokogawa Tamisuke, TG-1243 | |||
| Highlight | Cup and Stand with Pointed Foliate Rims and Chrysanthemums, Glazed stoneware with inlaid design | Korea | Goryeo dynasty, 13th century | TG-70 |