Faceted Jar

Artist

Korean (Korean)

Date

19th century

Medium

Glazed stoneware

Dimensions

Approximate : 8 x 8 x 8 in. (20.32 x 20.32 x 20.32 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of John '54 and Reda '57 Santinga

Object Number

2018.5.2

Label

This jar is a superb example of a Korean folk art. The body of the jar was thrown on a wheel before being molded into its faceted shape. Inclusions and small firing flaws show through the iron-oxide glaze giving the jar a singular appearance. Although made by unknown artisans, jars like this have become much admired by Korean, Japanese and Western connoisseurs and serve as models for folk-inspired ceramists even today.