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Chinese - Tea Bowl - Walters 491929

Chinese - Tea Bowl - Walters 491929

Anonymous (Korean) (?). 'Tea Bowl,' 9th century. stoneware with ash glaze. Walters Art Museum (49.1929): Acquired by William T. or Henry Walters.

Korean - "Korai" Spoon - Walters 541970

Korean - "Korai" Spoon - Walters 541970

This bronze spoon has a handle joined in the middle for folding and a circular band for securing the extended position. It terminates in a fish tail. The piece has a dark green patina with clouds of powdery gre... More

Korean - "Prunus Vase" Jar - Walters 492681

Korean - "Prunus Vase" Jar - Walters 492681

Anonymous (Korean). '"Prunus Vase" Jar,' 14th century. stoneware with celadon glaze. Walters Art Museum (49.2681): Gift of Beverly Becker in memory of General and Mrs. Carter B. Magruder, 1994.

Korean - Bowl - Walters 492628

Korean - Bowl - Walters 492628

Anonymous (Korean). 'Bowl,' 18th-19th century. stoneware with white slip and clear glaze. Walters Art Museum (49.2628): Gift of John J. and Laura J. Platter, 1991.

Korean - Bowl with Design of Phoenixes and Flowers - Walters 492703

Korean - Bowl with Design of Phoenixes and Flowers - Walters 492703

The Goryeo [Koryo] period (918-1392) is famous for its green glazed, or celadon, wares. Beginning in the mid 12th century, many of these were inlaid, made by lightly carving into the surface and filling the cut... More

Korean - Buckle - Walters 542038 - Group

Korean - Buckle - Walters 542038 - Group

Anonymous (Korean). 'Buckle,' 10th-14th century. gilt on bronze. Walters Art Museum (54.2038): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1920.

Korean - Buckle with Reeds and Ducks - Walters 542032 - Group

Korean - Buckle with Reeds and Ducks - Walters 542032 - Group

Anonymous (Korean). 'Buckle with Reeds and Ducks,' 12th-13th century. gilt on bronze. Walters Art Museum (54.2032): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1920.

Korean - Buddha - Walters 61277

Korean - Buddha - Walters 61277

With the asymmetrically arranged ends of his robe falling beneath his lotus throne, and floral scrolls and leaping flames enframing him, the Buddha casts a downward glance. A hollow compartment in the back cont... More

Korean - Chopsticks - Walters 541945

Korean - Chopsticks - Walters 541945

Anonymous (Korean). 'Chopsticks,' 10th-14th century. bronze. Walters Art Museum (54.1945): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1920.

Korean - Double-Ended Spoon - Walters 541971

Korean - Double-Ended Spoon - Walters 541971

Anonymous (Korean). 'Double-Ended Spoon,' 10th-14th century. bronze. Walters Art Museum (54.1971): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1920.

Korean - Drill - Walters 541958

Korean - Drill - Walters 541958

Anonymous (Korean). 'Drill,' 10th-14th century. bronze. Walters Art Museum (54.1958): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1920.

Korean - Footed Jar - Walters 492682

Korean - Footed Jar - Walters 492682

This jar was placed in a tomb. It was fired in a tunnel kiln, where firings could take a week or more, and where the reactions that occurred as ash from burning wood fell on the vessels created a natural glaze.

Korean - Garment Hook - Walters 542041 - Group

Korean - Garment Hook - Walters 542041 - Group

Anonymous (Korean). 'Garment Hook,' 1st-2nd century. bronze. Walters Art Museum (54.2041): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1920.

Korean - Garment Hook - Walters 542046 - Group

Korean - Garment Hook - Walters 542046 - Group

Anonymous (Korean). 'Garment Hook,' 1st-2nd century. bronze. Walters Art Museum (54.2046): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1920.

Korean - Jar with Design of Pomegranates and Birds - Walters 492606 - Profile

Korean - Jar with Design of Pomegranates and Birds - Walters 492606 - ...

In the 18th and 19th centuries, blue-and-white porcelain became common. Before then, blue-and-white porcelain was almost entirely restricted to palace use. The cobalt necessary to produce the blue was hard to o... More

Korean - Needle Case - Walters 542037 - Group

Korean - Needle Case - Walters 542037 - Group

Anonymous (Korean). 'Needle Case,' 10th-14th century. gilt on bronze. Walters Art Museum (54.2037): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1920.

Korean - Offering Stand - Walters 492452

Korean - Offering Stand - Walters 492452

Many of the wares produced at Joseon [Choson] folk kilns have thick walls and an extremely robust character. Offering stands are common; filial duty required the offering of food to a deceased parent at every m... More

Korean - Scissors - Walters 541959

Korean - Scissors - Walters 541959

Anonymous (Korean). 'Scissors,' 10th-14th century. bronze. Walters Art Museum (54.1959): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1920.

Korean - Seal with Lion - Walters 543028 - Mark A

Korean - Seal with Lion - Walters 543028 - Mark A

Anonymous (Korean). 'Seal with Lion,' 935 - 1392. bronze. Walters Art Museum (54.3028): Gift of Sarah M. Bekker, 2007.

Korean - Seal with Lion - Walters 543028 - Profile

Korean - Seal with Lion - Walters 543028 - Profile

Anonymous (Korean). 'Seal with Lion,' 935 - 1392. bronze. Walters Art Museum (54.3028): Gift of Sarah M. Bekker, 2007.

Korean - Seal with Lion - Walters 543028 - Three Quarter

Korean - Seal with Lion - Walters 543028 - Three Quarter

Anonymous (Korean). 'Seal with Lion,' 935 - 1392. bronze. Walters Art Museum (54.3028): Gift of Sarah M. Bekker, 2007.

Korean - Seal with Lions Supporting a Dragon - Walters 543029 - Mark A
Korean - Seal with Lions Supporting a Dragon - Walters 543029 - View A
Korean - Seal with Lions Supporting a Dragon - Walters 543029 - View B

Korean - Seal with Lions Supporting a Dragon - Walters 543029 - View B

NaN Public domain photograph of Asian sculpture, Buddhist art, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Korean - Spoon - Walters 541969

Korean - Spoon - Walters 541969

Anonymous (Korean). 'Spoon,' 10th-14th century. bronze with patina. Walters Art Museum (54.1969): Acquired by Henry Walters, 1920.

Korean - Stamped Jar - Walters 492764 - Profile

Korean - Stamped Jar - Walters 492764 - Profile

The jar is of spherical form supported on a splayed foot and surmounted by a high flared neck. Two thin scrolled coils are applied opposite each other at the midsection pressed with enough force to make a slig... More

Korean - Tea Bowl - Walters 492097 - Profile

Korean - Tea Bowl - Walters 492097 - Profile

This tea bowl is of the "hori-mishima" type. It was made to order for the Japanese market.

Korean - Tea Bowl with Slip-inlaid Decoration - Walters 49134 - Profile
Korean - Ten-panel Folding Screen with Scenes of Filial Piety - Walters 35199 - Detail A

Korean - Ten-panel Folding Screen with Scenes of Filial Piety - Walter...

Scenes depicted are as follows: 1. Lao Laizi playing young bird (to entertain his parents) wearing colorfully patched clothes; 2. Zi Lu (one of Confucius' students) carrying rice on his back; 3. King Wen (of... More

Korean - Ten-panel Folding Screen with Scenes of Filial Piety - Walters 35199 - Detail B

Korean - Ten-panel Folding Screen with Scenes of Filial Piety - Walter...

Scenes depicted are as follows: 1. Lao Laizi playing young bird (to entertain his parents) wearing colorfully patched clothes; 2. Zi Lu (one of Confucius' students) carrying rice on his back; 3. King Wen (of... More

Korean - Ten-panel Folding Screen with Scenes of Filial Piety - Walters 35199 - Detail C

Korean - Ten-panel Folding Screen with Scenes of Filial Piety - Walter...

Scenes depicted are as follows: 1. Lao Laizi playing young bird (to entertain his parents) wearing colorfully patched clothes; 2. Zi Lu (one of Confucius' students) carrying rice on his back; 3. King Wen (of... More

Korean - Ten-panel Folding Screen with Scenes of Filial Piety - Walters 35199 - Detail D

Korean - Ten-panel Folding Screen with Scenes of Filial Piety - Walter...

Scenes depicted are as follows: 1. Lao Laizi playing young bird (to entertain his parents) wearing colorfully patched clothes; 2. Zi Lu (one of Confucius' students) carrying rice on his back; 3. King Wen (of... More

Korean - Ten-panel Folding Screen with Scenes of Filial Piety - Walters 35199 - Detail E

Korean - Ten-panel Folding Screen with Scenes of Filial Piety - Walter...

Scenes depicted are as follows: 1. Lao Laizi playing young bird (to entertain his parents) wearing colorfully patched clothes; 2. Zi Lu (one of Confucius' students) carrying rice on his back; 3. King Wen (of... More

Korean - Ten-panel Folding Screen with Scenes of Filial Piety - Walters 35199 - Detail F

Korean - Ten-panel Folding Screen with Scenes of Filial Piety - Walter...

Scenes depicted are as follows: 1. Lao Laizi playing young bird (to entertain his parents) wearing colorfully patched clothes; 2. Zi Lu (one of Confucius' students) carrying rice on his back; 3. King Wen (of... More

Korean - Ten-panel Folding Screen with Scenes of Filial Piety - Walters 35199 - Front Color Correction

Korean - Ten-panel Folding Screen with Scenes of Filial Piety - Walter...

Scenes depicted are as follows: 1. Lao Laizi playing young bird (to entertain his parents) wearing colorfully patched clothes; 2. Zi Lu (one of Confucius' students) carrying rice on his back; 3. King Wen (of... More

Korean - Ten-panel Folding Screen with Scenes of Filial Piety - Walters 35199 - View A

Korean - Ten-panel Folding Screen with Scenes of Filial Piety - Walter...

Scenes depicted are as follows: 1. Lao Laizi playing young bird (to entertain his parents) wearing colorfully patched clothes; 2. Zi Lu (one of Confucius' students) carrying rice on his back; 3. King Wen (of... More

Korean - Ten-panel Folding Screen with Scenes of Filial Piety - Walters 35199 - View B

Korean - Ten-panel Folding Screen with Scenes of Filial Piety - Walter...

Scenes depicted are as follows: 1. Lao Laizi playing young bird (to entertain his parents) wearing colorfully patched clothes; 2. Zi Lu (one of Confucius' students) carrying rice on his back; 3. King Wen (of... More

Korean - Ten-panel Folding Screen with Scenes of Filial Piety - Walters 35199

Korean - Ten-panel Folding Screen with Scenes of Filial Piety - Walter...

Scenes depicted are as follows: 1. Lao Laizi playing young bird (to entertain his parents) wearing colorfully patched clothes; 2. Zi Lu (one of Confucius' students) carrying rice on his back; 3. King Wen (of... More

Korean - Wine Bottle - Walters 492774

Korean - Wine Bottle - Walters 492774

Anonymous (Korean). 'Wine Bottle,' 14th century. stoneware with celadon glaze. Walters Art Museum (49.2774): Gift of Lispenard and Ambassador Marshall Green, 1994...

Korean - Wine Cup and Stand - Walters 492673
Korean - Wine Jar with Design of Peonies - Walters 49174 - Profile

Korean - Wine Jar with Design of Peonies - Walters 49174 - Profile

A Korean poem referring to a 16th-century general suggests the spirit that this wine bottle might have evoked: Mr. Ko builds a grass hut Somewhere on South Mountain. He tends flowers and the moon, And stones an... More