Bottle

Possibly used to hold water for calligraphy. This piece probably dates from the later years of the Yi Dynasty (1392-1910). Such facetted bottles were made during the 16th-19th centuries, if not earlier. It may have been produced at a kiln in the Hoeryong region. Korean Yi Dynasty Wares are known for their simple attractiveness, strength, austerity, and lack of refinement, even roughness.

for water

Bottle of red-bodied ? stoneware, on round base expanding slightly to sides of bottle, which are seven-facetted. Sides contract slightly to neck, which is narrower and round, then flares to round concave rim. Sides are translucent, covered with grey-white glaze, uneven and pitted, with heavy layer of red-brown clay adhering around base.