Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Day 1: Asian Arts, Sterling Silver & Jewelry

Fri, Nov 18, 2016 02:00PM EST - Sat, Nov 19, 2016 02:00PM EST
Lot 62

Two Koryo Celadon Ewers

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Korean, Koryo Period, 918-1392, one of double-gourd form with loop handle and shaped spout, ribbed body with flowers, glazed foot, unglazed base, 12-1/4 in., cracks to glazed surface, repairs to base rim, firing flaws as made; one ewer with cover, applied loop handle, body with swans in a landscape within shaped medallions, unglazed foot with glazed center, 10-1/4 in., loop handle has been broken and reset, cover with rim chip with hairline from rim to center, rebuilding and restorations to spout, firing residue on underside, possible base restoration. Provenance: Collection of Ambassador and Mrs. Walter P. McConaughy, Washington, DC