5th C. Korean Silla Pottery Cup + Handled Jar
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**Originally Listed At $500**
East Asia, Korea, Silla Kingdom, ca. 5th to 6th century CE. A pair of delicate, thin-walled greyware cups of different forms, made to be placed into tombs holding offerings. One is thin, widening gradually to its mouth, standing on a delicate foot. The other is wider, with a pronounced shoulder, slightly flared mouth, and small vertical handle. Size: 5.25" W x 4" H (13.3 cm x 10.2 cm)
Provenance: Estate of William Stockton, Colorado, USA; acquired between July 20, 1966 and January 7, 1974 while Mr. Stockton was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. During this period he traveled primarily to Korea, but also to Japan, Vietnam, and other countries in Southeast Asia.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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East Asia, Korea, Silla Kingdom, ca. 5th to 6th century CE. A pair of delicate, thin-walled greyware cups of different forms, made to be placed into tombs holding offerings. One is thin, widening gradually to its mouth, standing on a delicate foot. The other is wider, with a pronounced shoulder, slightly flared mouth, and small vertical handle. Size: 5.25" W x 4" H (13.3 cm x 10.2 cm)
Provenance: Estate of William Stockton, Colorado, USA; acquired between July 20, 1966 and January 7, 1974 while Mr. Stockton was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. During this period he traveled primarily to Korea, but also to Japan, Vietnam, and other countries in Southeast Asia.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#150606
Condition
Both are intact, with a few small chips, nicks, and scratches commensurate with age. Light deposits on both.
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5th C. Korean Silla Pottery Cup + Handled Jar
Estimate $450 - $675
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