Goryeo Dynasty Three-Color Pearl-Ground Bowl (12th–13th Century)

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Dimensions: Diameter 15.5 cm, Height 5 cm (12th–13th Century, Goryeo Dynasty); Approx. 6.1 inches in diameter and 2 inches in height; Approx. 0.51 feet in diameter and 0.16 feet in height，Condition and Provenance: The bowl remains in good condition with natural age-related characteristics, including fine crazing throughout the glaze, natural glaze flow, and surface aging consistent with historical ceramic production. The unglazed base reveals the original clay body with preserved firing supports from the kiln process. Provenance: Private Collection, New York, USA，Description: This Goryeo period three-color pearl-ground bowl represents a classic category of low-fired lead-glazed ceramics produced on the Korean Peninsula, combining influences from Tang sancai techniques with a distinctive Goryeo artistic character. The bowl features a wide open rim and a shallow rounded body with elegant proportions and a smooth, balanced silhouette. The interior is decorated with flowing splashes of yellow, green, and white three-color glaze, naturally blending across the surface to create a vibrant radial pattern with a spontaneous artistic effect. The glaze displays fine natural crazing developed over centuries, showing a soft and refined surface quality without excessive shine. The exterior is fully decorated with the characteristic pearl-ground impressed technique, featuring rows of evenly arranged raised circular motifs that create a strong three-dimensional texture. The pearl-ground surface is covered with yellow-brown glaze, while green and white accents highlight the rim, creating a striking contrast between the interior and exterior decoration. The flat base exposes the original beige clay body, showing an aged surface, natural transition between glaze and body, and traces of earth staining from long-term preservation. The pearl-ground decorative style originated from Chinese ceramic traditions and became widely adopted in Goryeo ceramics, with the pearl motif symbolizing prosperity and abundance. With its complex craftsmanship, richly aged colors, and rarity among surviving examples, this bowl represents an important work of Goryeo ceramic art with significant collectible and scholarly value

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