A delicate vase that fits perfectly in the palm of your hand. This small vessel, born as a ritual object during the Unified Silla period on the Korean Peninsula, still exudes a quiet presence even after a thousand years of slumber.
While there are traces of ancient repairs at the base, it appears intact at first glance, and its elegant form does not detract from its appreciation. Rather, as evidence of its survival through the ages, it adds even greater depth to the piece.
With its charming, rounded shape and beauty nestled in the palm of your hand— though a small vessel, it is an exceptional piece that conveys distant prayers and cultural resonance.
Height approximately 5cm, Diameter approximately 5cm, Repair at the base, Chip at the rim
Silla pottery, continuing the lineage of ancient pottery culture that developed on the Korean Peninsula around the turn of the Common Era, was frequently used in religious rituals and ceremonies during the Unified Silla period (7th-9th centuries). Characterized by its grayish-black clay body, it possesses a refined aesthetic beauty while maintaining a practical simplicity. Small vases like this piece were used as ceremonial vessels or burial goods, transcending mere everyday objects to embody religious symbolism. Despite its small size that fits in the palm, its presence, enduring through the ages, vividly demonstrates the spirituality and aesthetic sensibility of Silla culture.
