Olive-brown-glazed Celadon Bowl

Subject Matter:

The shape and color of this bowl is modeled after Chinese Yue wares. Bowls of this type have been excavated from the sedimentary layers of olive-brown glazed celadon kiln sites at Gyeongseo-dong, Incheon.

Physical Description:

The color and shape of this bowl are modeled after those of Chinese Yue ware. Bowls of this type have been excavated from the sedimentary layers of olive-brown-glazed celadon (nokcheongja) kiln site at Gyeongseo-dong, Incheon. There is a narrow shelf below the mouth rim, while the bowl has been coated with olive- brown-glaze. There are four refractory spur marks on the foot. Part of the body has been repaired after damage.
[Korean Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art (2014) p.100]

Bowl has a barrow shelf below the mouth rim, and the bowl itself is coated with olve-brown glaze. There are four refractory spur marks on the foot and part of the body has been repaired after damage.

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