Korean Ceramics
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Figure on Horseback
Korea, Three Kingdoms period (Silla), 5th–6th century (Important Art Object, Gift of the Ogura Foundation)Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
January 1, 2026 (Thu) - June 28, 2026 (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 | Footed Jar | Found in Gyeongju, Korea | Unified Silla dynasty, 8th century | TJ-1142 | |||
| Letter Box with Vines | Korea | Goryeo dynasty, 12th century | TG-2208 | ||||
| Water Pitcher with Ginseng Leaves | Haenam, Jeollanam-do, Korea | Goryeo dynasty, 12th century | Gift of Dr. Yokogawa Tamisuke, TG-2070 | ||||
| Highlight | Bowl | Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do, Korea | Joseon dynasty, 16th century | Gift of Dr. Yokogawa Tamisuke, TG-2026 | |||
| Highlight | Important Art Object | Figure on Horseback | Korea | Three Kingdoms period (Silla), 5th–6th century | Gift of the Ogura Foundation, TJ-5343 | ||
| Highlight | Inkstone | Korea | Joseon dynasty, 18th century | Gift of , TG-3104 |