Korean Ceramics
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Water Pitcher with Ginseng Leaves, Korea, Goryeo dynasty, 12th century (Gift of Dr. Yokogawa Tamisuke)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
November 21, 2023 (Tue) - May 19, 2024 (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 | Cinerary Urn | Found in Gyeongju, Korea | Unified Silla dynasty, start of the 8th century | TJ-738 | |||
| Vase with Lotus Vines | Korea | Goryeo dynasty, 12th century | TG-4 | ||||
| Highlight | Water Pitcher with Ginseng Leaves | Korea | Goryeo dynasty, 12th century | Gift of Dr. Yokogawa Tamisuke, TG-2070 | |||
| Highlight | Lidded Bowl with Dragons among Clouds | Reportedly found in Daedeok-myeon, South Jeolla Province, Korea | Goryeo dynasty, 13th century | Gift of the Ogura Foundation, TG-2768 | |||
| Vase with a Fish | Reportedly found in Gongju, South Chungcheong Province | Joseon dynasty, 15th–16th century | Gift of the Ogura Foundation, TG-2795 | ||||
| Highlight | Faceted Jar with Circles | Korea | Joseon dynasty, 18th century | Gift of Dr. Yokogawa Tamisuke, TG-221 | |||
| Highlight | Important Art Object | Figure on Horseback | Korea | Three Kingdoms period (Silla), 5th–6th century | Gift of the Ogura Foundation, TJ-5343 | ||
| Highlight | Important Art Object | Double-Mouthed Container with Wheels | Reportedly found in 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 |