Bottle in the Shape of a Bale of Rice, 15th century
Unknown Koreanexpand_more
Buncheong ware; earthenware with slip and underglaze iron brownexpand_more
Gift of funds from Fred and Ellen Wellsexpand_more 97.121.2
On View in Gallery 206expand_more
In the early Joseon dynasty, Korean potters produced a type of ceramic known as Buncheong (literally translated as “powder-green”), so named because the glaze applied to these vessels was greenish in color. Decoration of Buncheong wares took many forms, including stamped and inlaid designs, as well as lively patterns carved in light slip applied to the surface. This vessel takes the shape of a bale of rice, which is a common sight in all East Asian countries during rice-harvesting season. Bottles such as this one were first thrown on the potter’s wheel, then turned on their sides for the application of the spout and foot
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- Bottle in the Shape of a Bale of Rice
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- Artist
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- 97.121.2
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