Korean Ceramics
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Octagonal Water Pitcher with a Plum Tree and Butterflies, Joseon dynasty, 19th century (Gift of the Ogura Foundation)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
November 22, 2022 (Tue) - May 21, 2023 (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 |
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| Highlight | Cinerary Urn | Found in Gyeongju, Korea | Unified Silla dynasty, start of the 8th century | TJ-738 | |||
| Highlight | Lidded Bowl with Dragons and Clouds, Glazed stoneware with inlaid design | Reportedly found in Daedeok-myeon, South Jeolla Province, Korea | Goryeo dynasty, 13th century | Gift of the Ogura Foundation, TG-2768 | |||
| 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 | Vase with Catfish | Korea | Joseon dynasty, 19th century | Gift of the Ogura Foundation, TG-2827 | |||
| Highlight | Important Art Object | Equestrian Figurine | Korea | Three Kingdoms period (Silla), 5th-6th century | Gift of the Ogura Foundation, TJ-5343 | ||
| 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 | Octagonal Water Pitcher with a Plum Tree and Butterflies | Korea | Joseon dynasty, 19th century | Gift of the Ogura Foundation, TG-2819 |