Korean Goryeo Celadon Meiping Vase w/ Sanggam Cloud and Crane Patterns，10",1990s

Description

View Korean Goryeo Celadon Meiping Vase w/ Sanggam Cloud and Crane Patterns，10",1990s with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. It is not only a contemporary carrier for the inheritance of Goryeo celadon culture, but also a cost-effective entry-level choice for celadon collections. It can also be used as a practical vessel for ikebana and space display. Korean Goryeo Celadon Meiping Vase with Sanggam Cloud and Crane Patterns   Made in the late 20th century, Height 10.25", Base Diameter 3.75", Rim Diameter 2". In excellent condition with a bright glaze surface, free of cracks and chips.   This is an exquisitely reproduced piece of modern Korean celadon, inheriting the core craftsmanship and aesthetic essence of Goryeo Dynasty celadon. Shaped in the classic Meiping form, it integrates Sanggam decorative patterns and ice crackle glazing, standing as a fine contemporary celadon work that combines display aesthetics, craft inheritance and practical value. It is suitable for display in tea ceremonies, ikebana arrangements, celadon collections and other scenarios.   Aesthetic Form   Crafted in the classic Meiping shape of Goryeo celadon, it features a small slightly flared rim, a full and plump shoulder, a tapering belly with a slender waist, and a sturdy short ring foot. The lines form a smooth S-curve, combining the elegant grace of Song Dynasty celadon and the gracefulness of Goryeo celadon. With well-proportioned overall dimensions and a stable visual center of gravity, it fully embodies the linear beauty of oriental ceramics.   Core Craftsmanship   1. Emerald Green Glaze: The glaze adopts the iconic moist emerald green of Goryeo celadon, presenting a greenish blue hue with a smooth, bright and evenly applied surface, reproducing the jade-like and ice-like texture characteristic of Goryeo celadon. ​ 2. Ice Crackle Glazing: The glaze surface is covered with fine and natural ice crackles, with interlaced yet neat textures, a classic craft expression of Goryeo celadon. ​ 3. Sanggam Decoration: Adopting the unique Sanggam technique of Goryeo celadon – grooves are carved, filled with pigment, smoothed and then fired. The decorative patterns have clear edges and distinct layers, representing the core essence of Goryeo celadon craftsmanship.   Symbolism of Patterns   The main body of the vase is decorated with circular cloud patterns, and the ring foot is complemented by lotus petal patterns, both being classic auspicious motifs of Goryeo celadon: cloud patterns symbolize good fortune and prosperity, while lotus petal patterns stand for purity and elegance. The patterns are arranged with well-balanced density, integrating seamlessly with the vessel's form without redundancy, and conforming to the aesthetic core of "simplicity, elegance and timelessness" of Goryeo celadon.   Mark and Origin   Marked with the Chinese character "Guqing" on the base, it is the kiln mark of modern Korean archaistic celadon, inheriting the tradition of inscribing Chinese characters on Goryeo celadon. This piece is produced in the Gangjin style of South Korea. Gangjin, the birthplace of Goryeo celadon, remains a core production area of Korean celadon in modern times, where kiln craftsmen have inherited the thousand-year-old porcelain-making techniques with solid professional skills.   Cultural and Collectible Value   Goryeo celadon represents the pinnacle of ceramic art on the Korean Peninsula, integrating the ceramic craftsmanship of China's Song Dynasty with local aesthetics, and its Sanggam technique is inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. This reproduction accurately restores the core craftsmanship and morphological characteristics of Goryeo celadon, with no obvious technological defects and exquisite glaze, crackle and decorative patterns. It is not only a contemporary carrier for the inheritance of Goryeo celadon culture, but also a cost-effective entry-level choice for celadon collections. It can also be used as a practical vessel for ikebana and space display. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Decorative Collectibles › Vases. Brand: GuQing.

Pattern

Clouds and cranes

Antique

No

Shape

Round

Signed By

GuQing

Occasion

Birthday, Adult

Size

Medium

Signed

Yes

Color

Green

Material

Porcelain

Subject

Clouds and cranes

Brand

GuQing

Type

Vase

Department

Adults

Era

Late 20th Century (1970-1999)

Number in Pack

1

Style

Asian

Theme

Mystical, Periods & Styles, Wildlife

Original/Reproduction

Original

Features

Hand Painted, High Gloss, Textured

Time Period Manufactured

1990-1999

Production Technique

Job Production

Finish

Glazed

Country of Origin

South Korea (Republic of Korea)

Handmade

Yes