Korean Ceramics
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Jar with a Crane and Turtle
Korea, Joseon dynasty, 19th century (Gift of Dr. Yokogawa Tamisuke)Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
November 26, 2024 (Tue) - May 25, 2025 (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 | ||
| Vase with Lotus Vines | Korea | Goryeo dynasty, 12th century | TG-4 | ||||
| Highlight | Vase with a Dragon-Shaped Spout and Bulrush, Willows, and Aquatic Birds | Korea | Goryeo dynasty, 13th–14th century | TG-176 | |||
| Vase with a Fish | Reportedly found in Gongju, South Chungcheong Province | Joseon dynasty, 15th–16th century | Gift of the Ogura Foundation, TG-2795 | ||||
| Highlight | Bowl with Rope-Curtain Motifs | Korea | Joseon dynasty, 15th century | Gift of the Ogura Foundation, TG-2803 | |||
| Highlight | Jar with a Crane and Turtle | Korea | Joseon dynasty, 19th century | Gift of Dr. Yokogawa Tamisuke, TG-217 | |||
| 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 | Important Art Object | Figure on Horseback | Korea | Three Kingdoms period (Silla), 5th–6th century | Gift of the Ogura Foundation, TJ-5343 | ||
| Highlight | Bowl with Bulrush, Willows, and Aquatic Birds | Korea | Goryeo dynasty, 1342 | Gift of the Ogura Foundation, TG-2767 |