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Ewer: C.50 & A-1932

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unknown (Probably)

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Description

Melon-shaped ewer and cover. Stoneware, thrown, with parts attached, indented and celadon-glazed. The eight-lobed body resembles that of the Korean yellow melon (ch'amoe); it has a narrow mouth, a short spout and a curved handle. The cover is in the shape of an eight-petalled floret. The base is slightly recessed. The glaze is thickly applied, of dark brownish-green colour, with a subtle gloss. There are eight large fire-clay spur-marks around the base.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Dr W.M. Tapp

Measurements and weight

Height: 17.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1932-10-14) by Tapp, W. M., Dr

Dating

11th-12th Century
Koryo Dynasty
Circa 1050 CE - 1150 CE

Note

This is a typical melon-shaped ewer as they were made at the end of the eleventh and early in the twelfth century at Kyeyul-ri, Kangjin, before production techniques there had been fully refined.

Components of the work

Glaze composed of celadon glaze
Rim Diameter 4 cm
Foot Diameter 8 cm
Decoration

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Throwing : Stoneware, thrown, with parts attached, indented and celadon-glazed
Glazing (coating)

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.50 & A-1932
Primary reference Number: 16136

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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