East Asia, Korea, Silla Kingdom, ca. 5th to 6th century CE. A graceful grey stoneware bowl atop a flaring openwork foot. It features a plum-shaped body adorned by gentle raised bas relief round forms, reminiscent of a grape bunch, clustered on one side below the short, thin rim. Aside from Chinese stoneware, Korean stoneware from this time period is the oldest known high-fired ware in the world. To make it, Korean artisans had to generate kiln temperatures greater than 1000 Celsius! The characteristic grey color of this vessel and others like it is caused by the reduction of oxygen in the kiln's inner chamber. This form is known as a "kobae" for its openwork tall conical foot. Size: 8" W x 10" H (20.3 cm x 25.4 cm)

Provenance: private California, USA collection acquired in the 2000s; ex-Katsuragi Antiques

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#151339

Small repaired area with a chip at the rim and a few small chips from the foot; otherwise in great condition with nice deposits on surface.