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Chawan

16th century

Korea, soft porcelain made in Gyeongsang namdo kiln; a near-white clay, fired fairly hard (glaze well melted) with irregular stinging

3 1/8 x 5 11/16 in. (8 x 14.4 cm)
Gift of Pia Christina Ossorio in memory of Frederic E. Ossorio, B.A. 1942
2013.42.74a-b
Culture: 
Korean, Japanese
Period: 
Joseon period (1392-1910)
Classification: 
Containers - Ceramic
Status: 
Not on view
Provenance: 

Bought by Ossorio on Feb 5, 1980 from Bennet A. Moskin.

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