Rare Korean Moon Jar Launches Sotheby’s Asia Week in September
One of the most significant pieces of ceramic from Korea to appear at auction is set to go under the hammer next month, according to Sotheby’s, which is handling the sale.
“We are honored to offer this superlative Korean moon jar to commence our Fall Asia Week sale series,” Angela McAteer, Sotheby’s international head of Chinese works of art for Americas & Europe, said in a statement. “Arguably one of the most important Korean ceramics to appear on the market in recent history, the moon jar evokes a sense of sublime elegance and beauty and continues to inspire, astound, and soothe those who stand in its presence.
Moon jars, orb-like creations that are unique to Korea and take their name from the celestial body they resemble, are important “in the history of Korean ceramics, the development of modern studio pottery, and global art history,” Sotheby’s said. “The clay cannot sustain the height and width of the jar, so the upper and lower halves of its body are separately shaped and then joined together at the middle, leaving a seam,” the museum’s website said. “As a result, no two moon jars are exactly alike or perfectly spherical. Some have blueish-white surfaces, while others are translucent white. The variations and colors among moon jars have fascinated and inspired many contemporary artists.
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