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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Korean: Ceramics: Pre AD 1000: Item # 1495213

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A Rare, Tall Masterpiece 5th to 6th Century Silla Jar with a Luxurious Drip Glaze. This is a rare opportunity to add a true masterpiece from 1,500 years ago to your collection. Silla ware is the most undervalued and underpriced of Korean antiquities. It preceded and influenced the Sue ware of Japan. This is the most beautiful example of a Silla jar we have seen. The entire circumference is richly adorned with an abundant accidental greenish brown drip glaze that culminates in vibrant pools. It is a rare form with a tall perforated pedestal and a tall neck with a dramatic V-form. Both the ridged pedestal and ridged neck feature incised wave patterns created with a comb around the circumference. The tall neck helped to keep the contents from splashing out. As if to reward prolonged viewing from every angle, the body has a secret band of unique punctuated comb incisions hidden at the bottom where the body meets the pedestal. Glaze has dripped to the bottom of the pedestal, as well. Given its total height in proportion to its body, imposing grandeur, and luxurious design, we can say with certainty this jar was utilized for ceremonial purposes. The National Museum of Denmark has a similar jar in its Kalbak Collection. Height: 12 inches, 30.5 cm. Circumference: 25.5 inches, 65 cm.