Bottle Item Number: Ed1.209 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bottle of red-bodied ? stoneware, on round base expanding slightly to sides of bottle, which are seven-facetted. Sides contract slightly to neck, which is narrower and round, then flares to round concave rim. Sides are translucent, covered with grey-white glaze, uneven and pitted, with heavy layer of red-brown clay adhering around base.
History Of Use
Possibly used to hold water for calligraphy. This piece probably dates from the later years of the Yi Dynasty (1392-1910). Such facetted bottles were made during the 16th-19th centuries, if not earlier. It may have been produced at a kiln in the Hoeryong region. Korean Yi Dynasty Wares are known for their simple attractiveness, strength, austerity, and lack of refinement, even roughness.
Cultural Context
for water
Item History
- Made in Korea before 1935
- Collected before 1935
- Owned by Marion Stephan
- Owned by Charles H. Stephan before January 4, 1978
- Received from Charles H. Stephan (Donor) on January 4, 1978
What
Who
- Culture
- Korean
- Previous Owner
- Marion Stephan and Charles H. Stephan
- Received from
- Charles H. Stephan (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Korea
When
- Creation Date
- before 1935
- Collection Date
- before 1935
- Ownership Date
- before January 4, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on January 4, 1978
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0428/0010