Cups Journal Entry - Iling

Chariot Cup.

Silla Dynasty.

5^th-6^th century.

Stoneware, h. 6 ¼ in.

This is a very old ceramic, a creative use of clay by the early Korean potters. However, when I first time see this picture, it’s totally catch my eye, because it has the cool and interesting decoration. Two deep cups on the wheel stand are connected at the base and tied together with a band outside. I think the highlight of the art of the Three Kingdoms period is distinctive sculptural pottery such as this piece, which exhibits both technical sophistication and an appreciation for the whimsical. Excellent antique condition, without significant damage. I check some  information about Chariot cup, and find out this is probably a funerary vessel, which duplicated an existing form used for carrying wine and water for important rituals and ceremonies.

Mug.

Jingdezhen, China; about 1810

Height: 4.75 in. (121 mm)

This is a richly decorated Chinese export porcelain mug, featuring vignettes of flower in landscapes, surrounded by stylized decoration in enameled paint and gilding. The mug mounted with a molded handle in the form of a dragon’s neck. I really like the handle; it’s very pretty and amazing.

Read from book, they said “The surprise in this mug lies on the inside; at the bottom is a picture of a man draining a mug and exclaiming, “Lord what a draught” (the word what has been incorrectly copied as a “u”. The scene would have been visible only after the beer, ale, or cider had been drunk. Several mugs with the same decoration are known-part of a long tradition of decorating the interiors of mugs and punch bowls with surprises such as figures of frogs and inscriptions that either make fun of the drinker or encourage further consumption. (Made in China. Ronald W. Fuchs II & David S. Howard. P.130).”

Horn Cup and Stand.

Silla Dynasty.

5^th-6^th century.

Stoneware, 1. (Horn) 12 in.

I like this horn cup a lot, it have amazing shape and decoration. Gray stoneware with incised, applique and openwork decoration, also with natural ash glaze. Excellent antique condition, without signify damage, and which exhibits both technical sophistication and an appreciation for the whimsical. I check some information about Horn cup, and find out that the concept of horn cups comes from steppe herding communities, who used the actual horns of cattle or sheep as vessels for drinking alcohol and other liquids. 

Glazed Stoneware Mugs.

Rope impressed with inlaid slip. 1962

7.94 cm x 10.48 cm.

I like these two mugs, it’s simple old style and cute, also I like the shape of it. And because of the shape, so there have more distance between handle and cup, however, I think it is the good size to hold it, for someone who have big finger then they will not feel too tight for their finger, and for someone who have small hand then they can hold on the sunk place (the middle of the cup). These pretty old style cups with little pizzazz to latte, hot chocolate, or your favorite flavored coffee or tea. And pick up a book that you like, sit on the comfy sofa/chair. Wow, how wonderful is that!