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Korean Ceramics
Moon Jar Joseon Dynasty
Title: Moon Jar Joseon Dynasty
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910)
Date:
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Porcelain with transparent glaze.
Dimensions:
H: 28.0cm
D: 27.0cm
D: 14.1cm
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note:
Object Number: #KCV452
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910)
Date:
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Porcelain with transparent glaze.
Dimensions:
H: 28.0cm
D: 27.0cm
D: 14.1cm
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note:
Object Number: #KCV452
Goryeo Period Maebyeong
(918-1392)
Title: Celadon prunus vase with flowers design Goryeo Period Maebyeong
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Goryeo Period
(918-1392)
Date:
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Celadon
Dimensions:
H: 30.0cm. 11.81inches
D :21.0cm.
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note:
Object Number: #KCV544
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Goryeo Period
(918-1392)
Date:
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Celadon
Dimensions:
H: 30.0cm. 11.81inches
D :21.0cm.
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note:
Object Number: #KCV544
Ahn Dong-Oh 안동오 (1919-1998)
Intangible Cultural Heritage 1989.
Object Number: KCV531
Title: A Masterpiece. Large Joseon style baluster form.
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Ahn Dong-Oh
Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 5 in 1989.
Period: Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910)
Date: Mid 20th century.
Materials: Ceramics - Porcelain
Style or Ware: Porcelain with transparent glaze.
Dimensions:
H: 43.2cm
D: 34.2cm
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note: With the original signed wooden box.
An extra large large porcelain vase by Ahn Dong-Oh (Korean, 1919-1989). Mid 20th century. Large Joseon style baluster form vase depicting deers, plum blossoms, orchids, chrysanthemums, and bamboo in underglaze blue surrounded by landscape motifs in high relief.
Born in 1919, died in 1998, Korean ceramic and glass artists, designated Gyeonggi-do Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 5 in 1989.
Ahn Dong-oh studied ceramics at the Gadeungsa Samaen pottery research institute (가등사 사맨 도자연구소), established the folk ceramic research institute (민속도자기 연구소) in 1962 and the folk pottery studio (민속도요) in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do Province in 1967, and was a professor of the applied arts department (응용미술학과) at the Capital Normal University (수도사범대학) in 1975.
Title: A Masterpiece. Large Joseon style baluster form.
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Ahn Dong-Oh
Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 5 in 1989.
Period: Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910)
Date: Mid 20th century.
Materials: Ceramics - Porcelain
Style or Ware: Porcelain with transparent glaze.
Dimensions:
H: 43.2cm
D: 34.2cm
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note: With the original signed wooden box.
An extra large large porcelain vase by Ahn Dong-Oh (Korean, 1919-1989). Mid 20th century. Large Joseon style baluster form vase depicting deers, plum blossoms, orchids, chrysanthemums, and bamboo in underglaze blue surrounded by landscape motifs in high relief.
Born in 1919, died in 1998, Korean ceramic and glass artists, designated Gyeonggi-do Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 5 in 1989.
Ahn Dong-oh studied ceramics at the Gadeungsa Samaen pottery research institute (가등사 사맨 도자연구소), established the folk ceramic research institute (민속도자기 연구소) in 1962 and the folk pottery studio (민속도요) in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do Province in 1967, and was a professor of the applied arts department (응용미술학과) at the Capital Normal University (수도사범대학) in 1975.
Joseon Dynasty Black-glazed Small Jar (1392-1910)
Title: Joseon Dynasty Black-glazed Small Jar (1392-1910)
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Joseon Dynasty
(1392–1910)
Date: 16th Century
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Stoneware celadon ware
Dimensions:
H: 10.0cm
D: 13.0cm
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note:
Object Number: KCV546
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Joseon Dynasty
(1392–1910)
Date: 16th Century
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Stoneware celadon ware
Dimensions:
H: 10.0cm
D: 13.0cm
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note:
Object Number: KCV546
Slip-Inlaid Buncheong Stoneware celadon vase
Joseon dynasty (16th century)
Title: Slip-Inlaid Buncheong Stoneware celadon vase
Joseon dynasty (16th century)
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Joseon Dynasty
(1392–1910)
Date: 16th Century
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Stoneware celadon ware
Dimensions:
H: 18.0cm
D: 17.0cm
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note: With wooden storage box.
Object Number: KCV494
Joseon dynasty (16th century)
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Joseon Dynasty
(1392–1910)
Date: 16th Century
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Stoneware celadon ware
Dimensions:
H: 18.0cm
D: 17.0cm
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note: With wooden storage box.
Object Number: KCV494
Joseon Dynasty Irabo Bowl
Title: Joseon Dynasty Irabo Bowl
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Joseon Dynasty
Date: 17-18 Century
Materials: Stoneware
Dimensions:
D: 14.0x14.5cm
H 6.4cm
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Ceramics Arts
Note: With the wooden tomobako storage box.
Object Number: #KCB435
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Joseon Dynasty
Date: 17-18 Century
Materials: Stoneware
Dimensions:
D: 14.0x14.5cm
H 6.4cm
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Ceramics Arts
Note: With the wooden tomobako storage box.
Object Number: #KCB435
Joseon Dynasty Bowl C. 1450 A.D
Title: Joseon Dynasty Bowl
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Joseon Dynasty
Date: Circa 1450
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Celadon
Dimensions:
D: 15.5cm. 6.10inch
H: 8.8cm. 3.46inch
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note: With an antique Kintsugi.
Object Number: #KCB73
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Joseon Dynasty
Date: Circa 1450
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Celadon
Dimensions:
D: 15.5cm. 6.10inch
H: 8.8cm. 3.46inch
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note: With an antique Kintsugi.
Object Number: #KCB73
A Goryeo Dynasty Plum Vase
Title: Goreyo Dynasty Plum Vase
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)
Date:
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Celadon Glazed.
Dimensions:
H: 23.0cm. 9.05inches
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note:
Object Number: #KCV
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)
Date:
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Celadon Glazed.
Dimensions:
H: 23.0cm. 9.05inches
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note:
Object Number: #KCV
Shin Sang Ho 신상호 (B.1947) Vase
Object Number: #KCV308
Title: Shin Sang Ho Round
Vase With Slender Flaring Neck.
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Shin Sang Ho
Period: Contemporary
Date: 20th Century
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Celadon
Dimensions:
H: 23cm.
D: 17cm.
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note: With the Original Signed wooden storage box.
Biography : Born in Seoul, Shin Sang Ho is a renowned ceramicist with a BFA and MFA in Ceramics from Hongik University. A Professor Emeritus at the Department of Ceramics and Glass, College of Fine Arts, Hongik University, he has played a pivotal role in shaping contemporary Korean ceramics. He also served as Director of the Clayarch Gimhae Museum, furthering the study and appreciation of ceramic arts.
Deeply rooted in Korean tradition, he has specialized in celadon and punch’ŏng techniques, drawing inspiration from the Koryŏ and Chosŏn dynasties while infusing them with his own artistic vision. Since 1973, he has exhibited extensively in Korea, Japan, the USA, and across Asia, showcasing his mastery in both individual and group exhibitions.
His works are housed in prestigious collections worldwide, including:
National Museum of Contemporary Art (Korea)
Hongik University Museum, Korea University Museum, Hoam Art Museum (Korea)
Victoria & Albert Museum (UK)
Musée National de Céramique de Sèvres (France)
Royal Mariemont Museum (Belgium)
Royal Ontario Museum (Canada)
Cleveland Museum of Art (USA)
His legacy continues to bridge past and present, preserving the essence of Korean ceramics while pushing artistic boundaries.
Title: Shin Sang Ho Round
Vase With Slender Flaring Neck.
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Shin Sang Ho
Period: Contemporary
Date: 20th Century
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Celadon
Dimensions:
H: 23cm.
D: 17cm.
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note: With the Original Signed wooden storage box.
Biography : Born in Seoul, Shin Sang Ho is a renowned ceramicist with a BFA and MFA in Ceramics from Hongik University. A Professor Emeritus at the Department of Ceramics and Glass, College of Fine Arts, Hongik University, he has played a pivotal role in shaping contemporary Korean ceramics. He also served as Director of the Clayarch Gimhae Museum, furthering the study and appreciation of ceramic arts.
Deeply rooted in Korean tradition, he has specialized in celadon and punch’ŏng techniques, drawing inspiration from the Koryŏ and Chosŏn dynasties while infusing them with his own artistic vision. Since 1973, he has exhibited extensively in Korea, Japan, the USA, and across Asia, showcasing his mastery in both individual and group exhibitions.
His works are housed in prestigious collections worldwide, including:
National Museum of Contemporary Art (Korea)
Hongik University Museum, Korea University Museum, Hoam Art Museum (Korea)
Victoria & Albert Museum (UK)
Musée National de Céramique de Sèvres (France)
Royal Mariemont Museum (Belgium)
Royal Ontario Museum (Canada)
Cleveland Museum of Art (USA)
His legacy continues to bridge past and present, preserving the essence of Korean ceramics while pushing artistic boundaries.
Shin Sang Ho 신상호 (B.1947) Vase
Object Number: #KCV495
Title: Shin Sang Ho Round Vase With Slender Flaring Neck.
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Shin Sang Ho
Period: Contemporary
Date: 20th Century
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Celadon
Dimensions:
H: 26.0cm.
D: 22.5cm.
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note: With the Original Signed wooden storage box.
Biography : Born in Seoul, Shin Sang Ho is a renowned ceramicist with a BFA and MFA in Ceramics from Hongik University. A Professor Emeritus at the Department of Ceramics and Glass, College of Fine Arts, Hongik University, he has played a pivotal role in shaping contemporary Korean ceramics. He also served as Director of the Clayarch Gimhae Museum, furthering the study and appreciation of ceramic arts.
Deeply rooted in Korean tradition, he has specialized in celadon and punch’ŏng techniques, drawing inspiration from the Koryŏ and Chosŏn dynasties while infusing them with his own artistic vision. Since 1973, he has exhibited extensively in Korea, Japan, the USA, and across Asia, showcasing his mastery in both individual and group exhibitions.
His works are housed in prestigious collections worldwide, including:
National Museum of Contemporary Art (Korea)
Hongik University Museum, Korea University Museum, Hoam Art Museum (Korea)
Victoria & Albert Museum (UK)
Musée National de Céramique de Sèvres (France)
Royal Mariemont Museum (Belgium)
Royal Ontario Museum (Canada)
Cleveland Museum of Art (USA)
His legacy continues to bridge past and present, preserving the essence of Korean ceramics while pushing artistic boundaries.
Title: Shin Sang Ho Round Vase With Slender Flaring Neck.
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Shin Sang Ho
Period: Contemporary
Date: 20th Century
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Celadon
Dimensions:
H: 26.0cm.
D: 22.5cm.
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note: With the Original Signed wooden storage box.
Biography : Born in Seoul, Shin Sang Ho is a renowned ceramicist with a BFA and MFA in Ceramics from Hongik University. A Professor Emeritus at the Department of Ceramics and Glass, College of Fine Arts, Hongik University, he has played a pivotal role in shaping contemporary Korean ceramics. He also served as Director of the Clayarch Gimhae Museum, furthering the study and appreciation of ceramic arts.
Deeply rooted in Korean tradition, he has specialized in celadon and punch’ŏng techniques, drawing inspiration from the Koryŏ and Chosŏn dynasties while infusing them with his own artistic vision. Since 1973, he has exhibited extensively in Korea, Japan, the USA, and across Asia, showcasing his mastery in both individual and group exhibitions.
His works are housed in prestigious collections worldwide, including:
National Museum of Contemporary Art (Korea)
Hongik University Museum, Korea University Museum, Hoam Art Museum (Korea)
Victoria & Albert Museum (UK)
Musée National de Céramique de Sèvres (France)
Royal Mariemont Museum (Belgium)
Royal Ontario Museum (Canada)
Cleveland Museum of Art (USA)
His legacy continues to bridge past and present, preserving the essence of Korean ceramics while pushing artistic boundaries.
Shin Sang Ho 신상호 (B.1947) Bowl
Object Number: #KCB160
Title: Porcelain Bowl with celadon glazing and floral design.
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Shin Sang Ho
Period: Contemporary
Date: 20th Century
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Celadon
Dimensions:
D: 13.4cm
H: 6.3cm
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note: With the Original Signed wooden storage box.
Biography : Born in Seoul, Shin Sang Ho is a renowned ceramicist with a BFA and MFA in Ceramics from Hongik University. A Professor Emeritus at the Department of Ceramics and Glass, College of Fine Arts, Hongik University, he has played a pivotal role in shaping contemporary Korean ceramics. He also served as Director of the Clayarch Gimhae Museum, furthering the study and appreciation of ceramic arts.
Deeply rooted in Korean tradition, he has specialized in celadon and punch’ŏng techniques, drawing inspiration from the Koryŏ and Chosŏn dynasties while infusing them with his own artistic vision. Since 1973, he has exhibited extensively in Korea, Japan, the USA, and across Asia, showcasing his mastery in both individual and group exhibitions.
His works are housed in prestigious collections worldwide, including:
National Museum of Contemporary Art (Korea)
Hongik University Museum, Korea University Museum, Hoam Art Museum (Korea)
Victoria & Albert Museum (UK)
Musée National de Céramique de Sèvres (France)
Royal Mariemont Museum (Belgium)
Royal Ontario Museum (Canada)
Cleveland Museum of Art (USA)
His legacy continues to bridge past and present, preserving the essence of Korean ceramics while pushing artistic boundaries.
Title: Porcelain Bowl with celadon glazing and floral design.
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Shin Sang Ho
Period: Contemporary
Date: 20th Century
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Celadon
Dimensions:
D: 13.4cm
H: 6.3cm
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note: With the Original Signed wooden storage box.
Biography : Born in Seoul, Shin Sang Ho is a renowned ceramicist with a BFA and MFA in Ceramics from Hongik University. A Professor Emeritus at the Department of Ceramics and Glass, College of Fine Arts, Hongik University, he has played a pivotal role in shaping contemporary Korean ceramics. He also served as Director of the Clayarch Gimhae Museum, furthering the study and appreciation of ceramic arts.
Deeply rooted in Korean tradition, he has specialized in celadon and punch’ŏng techniques, drawing inspiration from the Koryŏ and Chosŏn dynasties while infusing them with his own artistic vision. Since 1973, he has exhibited extensively in Korea, Japan, the USA, and across Asia, showcasing his mastery in both individual and group exhibitions.
His works are housed in prestigious collections worldwide, including:
National Museum of Contemporary Art (Korea)
Hongik University Museum, Korea University Museum, Hoam Art Museum (Korea)
Victoria & Albert Museum (UK)
Musée National de Céramique de Sèvres (France)
Royal Mariemont Museum (Belgium)
Royal Ontario Museum (Canada)
Cleveland Museum of Art (USA)
His legacy continues to bridge past and present, preserving the essence of Korean ceramics while pushing artistic boundaries.
Yu Geun Hyeong 유근형 (1894-1993) Vase
Object Number: #KCV71
Title: A Living National Treasure.
Koryo porcelain celadon vase
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Yu Geun Hyeong
Period: Contemporary
Date: 20th Century
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Celadon
Dimensions:
H: 31cm.
D: 18cm.
D: 12cm.
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note:
Biography : Born in Seoul in 1894, Yu Geun-Hyeong dedicated his life to the revival of Korean celadon, ensuring its enduring legacy in modern ceramics. His career began in 1911 at a Japanese-owned ceramics factory in Shindang-dong, where many of his early works were sent to Japan and remain in collections today.
Determined to reestablish Korea’s celadon tradition, he founded a kiln in Icheon in 1960, where he worked tirelessly into his 90s. Celebrated both in Korea and Japan, Yu was honored as a Living National Treasure by the Korean government.
His influence extends worldwide, with his works housed in renowned museums, including:
Haegang Museum (Korea) – founded by Yu in 1990 with his sons
Asian Art Museum of San Francisco (USA)
The British Museum (UK)
University of British Columbia Museum of Anthropology (Canada)
A visionary potter and cultural guardian, Yu Geun-Hyeong’s legacy continues to shape the world of Korean ceramics.
Title: A Living National Treasure.
Koryo porcelain celadon vase
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Yu Geun Hyeong
Period: Contemporary
Date: 20th Century
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Celadon
Dimensions:
H: 31cm.
D: 18cm.
D: 12cm.
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note:
Biography : Born in Seoul in 1894, Yu Geun-Hyeong dedicated his life to the revival of Korean celadon, ensuring its enduring legacy in modern ceramics. His career began in 1911 at a Japanese-owned ceramics factory in Shindang-dong, where many of his early works were sent to Japan and remain in collections today.
Determined to reestablish Korea’s celadon tradition, he founded a kiln in Icheon in 1960, where he worked tirelessly into his 90s. Celebrated both in Korea and Japan, Yu was honored as a Living National Treasure by the Korean government.
His influence extends worldwide, with his works housed in renowned museums, including:
Haegang Museum (Korea) – founded by Yu in 1990 with his sons
Asian Art Museum of San Francisco (USA)
The British Museum (UK)
University of British Columbia Museum of Anthropology (Canada)
A visionary potter and cultural guardian, Yu Geun-Hyeong’s legacy continues to shape the world of Korean ceramics.
Shin Sang Ho 신상호 (B.1947) Bowl
Title: Porcelain Bowl with celadon glazing and floral design with Cranes . Place of Origin: Korea Artist: Shin Sang Ho Period: Contemporary Date: 20th Century Materials: Ceramics Style or Ware: Celadon Dimensions: D: 22.5cm H: 7.3cm Department: Korean Art Collection: Korean Ceramics. Note: With the Original Signed wooden storage box. Biography : Born in Seoul, Shin Sang Ho is a renowned ceramicist with a BFA and MFA in Ceramics from Hongik University. A Professor Emeritus at the Department of Ceramics and Glass, College of Fine Arts, Hongik University, he has played a pivotal role in shaping contemporary Korean ceramics. He also served as Director of the Clayarch Gimhae Museum, furthering the study and appreciation of ceramic arts. Deeply rooted in Korean tradition, he has specialized in celadon and punch’ŏng techniques, drawing inspiration from the Koryŏ and Chosŏn dynasties while infusing them with his own artistic vision. Since 1973, he has exhibited extensively in Korea, Japan, the USA, and across Asia, showcasing his mastery in both individual and group exhibitions. His works are housed in prestigious collections worldwide, including: National Museum of Contemporary Art (Korea) Hongik University Museum, Korea University Museum, Hoam Art Museum (Korea) Victoria & Albert Museum (UK) Musée National de Céramique de Sèvres (France) Royal Mariemont Museum (Belgium) Royal Ontario Museum (Canada) Cleveland Museum of Art (USA) His legacy continues to bridge past and present, preserving the essence of Korean ceramics while pushing artistic boundaries.
Important Bowl Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910)
Title: Large Bowl
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Joseon Dynsty
Date:
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware:
Dimensions:
D: 15.2cm.
H: 8.1cm.
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Object Number: #JCB72
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Joseon Dynsty
Date:
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware:
Dimensions:
D: 15.2cm.
H: 8.1cm.
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Object Number: #JCB72
A Goryeo Dynasty white Bottle
Title: White Bottle
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)
Date:
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware:
Dimensions:
H: 22.3cm. 8.67inches
D: 13.0cm 5.11inches
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note:
Object Number: #KCV3
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)
Date:
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware:
Dimensions:
H: 22.3cm. 8.67inches
D: 13.0cm 5.11inches
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note:
Object Number: #KCV3
Yu Geun-Hyeong 유근형 (1894-1993) Vase
Object Number: #KCV89
Title: A Living National Treasure.
Koryo porcelain celadon vase.
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Yu Geun Hyeong
Period: Contemporary
Date: 20th Century
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Celadon
Dimensions:
H: 9.3cm.
D: 17.5cm
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note: With the Original Signed wooden storage box and documentation.
Biography : Born in Seoul in 1894, Yu Geun-Hyeong dedicated his life to the revival of Korean celadon, ensuring its enduring legacy in modern ceramics. His career began in 1911 at a Japanese-owned ceramics factory in Shindang-dong, where many of his early works were sent to Japan and remain in collections today.
Determined to reestablish Korea’s celadon tradition, he founded a kiln in Icheon in 1960, where he worked tirelessly into his 90s. Celebrated both in Korea and Japan, Yu was honored as a Living National Treasure by the Korean government.
His influence extends worldwide, with his works housed in renowned museums, including:
Haegang Museum (Korea) – founded by Yu in 1990 with his sons
Asian Art Museum of San Francisco (USA)
The British Museum (UK)
University of British Columbia Museum of Anthropology (Canada)
A visionary potter and cultural guardian, Yu Geun-Hyeong’s legacy continues to shape the world of Korean ceramics.
Title: A Living National Treasure.
Koryo porcelain celadon vase.
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Yu Geun Hyeong
Period: Contemporary
Date: 20th Century
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Celadon
Dimensions:
H: 9.3cm.
D: 17.5cm
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note: With the Original Signed wooden storage box and documentation.
Biography : Born in Seoul in 1894, Yu Geun-Hyeong dedicated his life to the revival of Korean celadon, ensuring its enduring legacy in modern ceramics. His career began in 1911 at a Japanese-owned ceramics factory in Shindang-dong, where many of his early works were sent to Japan and remain in collections today.
Determined to reestablish Korea’s celadon tradition, he founded a kiln in Icheon in 1960, where he worked tirelessly into his 90s. Celebrated both in Korea and Japan, Yu was honored as a Living National Treasure by the Korean government.
His influence extends worldwide, with his works housed in renowned museums, including:
Haegang Museum (Korea) – founded by Yu in 1990 with his sons
Asian Art Museum of San Francisco (USA)
The British Museum (UK)
University of British Columbia Museum of Anthropology (Canada)
A visionary potter and cultural guardian, Yu Geun-Hyeong’s legacy continues to shape the world of Korean ceramics.
Goryeo dynasty (918–1392) Celadon Double Gourd Ewer
Title: Korean Celadon Double Gourd Ewer 13th Century
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist:
Period: Contemporary
Date: 14th Century
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Celadon
Dimensions:
H: 29.8cm. 11.73inches
D: 14.0cm 5.51inches
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note:
Object Number: #KCV347
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist:
Period: Contemporary
Date: 14th Century
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Celadon
Dimensions:
H: 29.8cm. 11.73inches
D: 14.0cm 5.51inches
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note:
Object Number: #KCV347
Cranes design Joseon Dynasty Maebyeong (1392–1910)
Title: Celadon prunus vase with Cranes design Joseon Dynasty Maebyeong
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Goryeo Period
(918-1392)
Date:
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Celadon
Dimensions:
H: 26.0cm. 10.23inches
D :17.0cm. 6.69Inches
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note:
Object Number: #KCV545
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Goryeo Period
(918-1392)
Date:
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Celadon
Dimensions:
H: 26.0cm. 10.23inches
D :17.0cm. 6.69Inches
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note:
Object Number: #KCV545
Joseon Dynasty Mishima Style Celadon Bowl (1392–1910)
Title: Joseon Dynasty Mishima Style Celadon Bowl
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Joseon Dynasty
Date: 17-18 Century
Materials: Stoneware
Dimensions:
D: 17.8cm
H: 8.5cm
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Ceramics Arts
Note: With the wooden tomobako storage box. an old invisible professional repair.
Object Number: #KCB548
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Joseon Dynasty
Date: 17-18 Century
Materials: Stoneware
Dimensions:
D: 17.8cm
H: 8.5cm
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Ceramics Arts
Note: With the wooden tomobako storage box. an old invisible professional repair.
Object Number: #KCB548
Title: Flask shaped Celadon bottle decorated with peonies
Title: Flask shaped Celadon bottle decorated with peonies celadon Joseon Dynasty
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Joseon Dynasty
(1392–1910)
Date: 16th Century
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Stoneware celadon ware
Dimensions:
H: 21.0cm
D: 18.2cm
W: 14.5
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note:
Object Number: #KCV162
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Joseon Dynasty
(1392–1910)
Date: 16th Century
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Stoneware celadon ware
Dimensions:
H: 21.0cm
D: 18.2cm
W: 14.5
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note:
Object Number: #KCV162
Joseon Dynasty Ido Bowl
Title: Ido Chawan
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Joseon Dynasty
Date: 20th Century.
Materials: 18th-19tht Century
Style or Ware:
Dimensions:
D: 14.0cm 5.51Inches
D: 9.0cm 3.54Inches
Department: Korea Art
Collection: Korea Ceramics.
Note:
Object Number: #KCB472
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Joseon Dynasty
Date: 20th Century.
Materials: 18th-19tht Century
Style or Ware:
Dimensions:
D: 14.0cm 5.51Inches
D: 9.0cm 3.54Inches
Department: Korea Art
Collection: Korea Ceramics.
Note:
Object Number: #KCB472
Large Irabo Bowl Joseon Dynasty
Object Number: #KCB475
Title: Large Joseon Dynasty Irabo Bowl
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Joseon Dynasty
Date: 17-18 Century
Materials: Stoneware
Dimensions:
D: 14.5cm. 5.70Inches
H 7.0cm. 2.75Inches
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Ceramics Arts
Note: With the wooden tomobako storage box and Shifuku.
Object Number: #KCB475
Title: Large Joseon Dynasty Irabo Bowl
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Joseon Dynasty
Date: 17-18 Century
Materials: Stoneware
Dimensions:
D: 14.5cm. 5.70Inches
H 7.0cm. 2.75Inches
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Ceramics Arts
Note: With the wooden tomobako storage box and Shifuku.
Object Number: #KCB475
Joseon dynasty meiping vase 1392–1910
Title: Large celadon meiping vase.
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Joseon dynasty, 1392–1910
Date:
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Celadon
Dimensions:
H: 37.0cm. 14.56inches
D :20.6cm.
B: 13.8cm.
D: 5.5cm.
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note:
Object Number: #KCV70
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Joseon dynasty, 1392–1910
Date:
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Celadon
Dimensions:
H: 37.0cm. 14.56inches
D :20.6cm.
B: 13.8cm.
D: 5.5cm.
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note:
Object Number: #KCV70
Porcelain Celadon vase
Title: Porcelain celadon vase
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist:
Period: Contemporary
Date: 20th Century
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Celadon
Dimensions:
H: 28.0cm. 11.2Inches
D: 18.5cm. 7.28Inches
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note: With the Original Signed Wooden Box.
Object Number: #KCV501
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist:
Period: Contemporary
Date: 20th Century
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Celadon
Dimensions:
H: 28.0cm. 11.2Inches
D: 18.5cm. 7.28Inches
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note: With the Original Signed Wooden Box.
Object Number: #KCV501
Large Joseon Dynasty Brown Glazed Faceted Jar
Object Number: KCV510
Title: Large Faceted Honey Jar Joseon Dynasty
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910)
Date:
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Brown Glazed
Dimensions:
H:22.5cm
D: 22.0cm
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note: This type of jar is called (Seogganju Jar) in Korea and was produced all over the Korean Peninsula. It served as a container for seasonings, honey, and salt.
Title: Large Faceted Honey Jar Joseon Dynasty
Place of Origin: Korea
Artist: Unknown
Period: Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910)
Date:
Materials: Ceramics
Style or Ware: Brown Glazed
Dimensions:
H:22.5cm
D: 22.0cm
Department: Korean Art
Collection: Korean Ceramics.
Note: This type of jar is called (Seogganju Jar) in Korea and was produced all over the Korean Peninsula. It served as a container for seasonings, honey, and salt.
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