Goryeo Three-Color Pearl-Ground Green, Yellow and White Glazed Bowl (12th Century)

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Dimensions: Diameter 15.5 cm × Height 5.5 cm (12th century, Goryeo Dynasty); Diameter approximately 6.10 in × Height approximately 2.17 in; Diameter approximately 0.51 ft × Height approximately 0.18 ft，Condition and Provenance: Good overall condition with a warm glaze surface, natural aged crackle patterns, clearly preserved pearl-ground impressed decoration, and original firing support marks on the base. Provenance: Private Collection, California, USA，Description: This elegant Goryeo three-color pearl-ground bowl is a classic example of Goryeo low-fired lead-glazed ceramics, combining refined decoration with practical use. The bowl features an open mouth, gently curved walls, and a shallow rounded body with a graceful and balanced silhouette. The interior is covered with a rich emerald-green glaze, displaying a full and luminous surface with natural aged crackling developed over centuries. Subtle wheel marks remain visible inside, reflecting the original ceramic production process and careful craftsmanship. The exterior is decorated with a finely impressed pearl-ground pattern, consisting of rows of small raised circular beads arranged in a precise and rhythmic design. Over this textured surface, green, yellow, and white three-color glazes flow naturally across the vessel, creating a beautiful layered effect with vibrant green tones, warm golden-yellow accents, and elegant white highlights. The raised pearl texture enhances the three-dimensional quality of the decoration, demonstrating the sophisticated techniques of Goryeo ceramic artists. The flat base remains unglazed, revealing a light beige clay body with multiple original firing support marks, consistent with authentic Goryeo three-color ceramic production methods. The pearl-ground decoration was inspired by Chinese ceramic traditions and was adapted into a distinctive Korean artistic style. Symbolizing abundance and prosperity, pearl decoration became one of the most representative decorative techniques of the Goryeo period. With its complex craftsmanship, rich colors, and rarity, this bowl represents an outstanding example of Goryeo three-color ceramic art.

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