A Reunion Across 800 Years
（Left） Important Art Object WATER DROPPER IN THE SHAPE OF A GIRL, celadon Goryeo dynasty, 12th century Kiln/ Gangjin or Buan (gift of SUMITOMO Group, the ATAKA Collection) Photo：六田知弘 （Right） WATER DROPPER IN THE SHAPE OF A BOY, Celadon Goryeo dynasty, 12th century Kiln/ Gangjin or Buan Photo：六田知弘
The people of Goryeo (an ancient Korean state lasting from 918 to 1392) called beautiful celadon glazes “bisaek”(jade color). The Ataka Collection included a lovely Goryeo celadon water dropper in the shape of a young girl. After the Museum of Oriental Ceramics in Osaka opened, it acquired a similar water dropper in the shape of a young boy. Both pieces are thought to be products of the Gangjin Kilns in South Jeolla Province, a major production area for Goryeo celadon, and are so similar in construction that they appear to have been made by the same craftsman. Thus this girl and boy were born in the same place, later separated, and then destined to meet again in Osaka after a separation of more than 800 years.
| Items | Details |
|---|---|
| The Power of Osaka | The Power of Art |
| Storage Facilities | The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka |
| Category | High resolution |
