Kundika (water sprinkler)

Ceramic

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Drexel Founding Collection

Name/Title

Kundika (water sprinkler)

Entry/Object ID

1526

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Comm. Frank W. Bostwick, USN

Notes

Date: 1912 Credit Line: Lent by Comm. Frank W. Bostwick, USN Means of Accession: Loan

Made/Created

Artist

Unidentified

Place

Region

Korea, East Asia

Continent

Asia

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

H, L, W: 13 1/4x6 x5 in; H, L, W: 33.65x15.24x12.7 cm

Height

13-1/4 in

Width

5 in

Length

6 in

Height

33.65 cm

Width

12.7 cm

Length

15.24 cm

Material

Stoneware, celadon glaze

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

Exhibition Label

Label

This 12th century stoneware wine jug with celadon glaze was made in Korea.

Label Type

Exhibition Label

Label

Celadon is the name for both the color of the glaze as well as the type of ceramic ware. Celadon ceramics are some of the most valued and sought after pieces from Korea.

Label Type

Exhibition Label

Label

Celadon ware was rare and costly and reserved for the wealthiest in Korean society.