Signed Koam Korean Celadon Maebyeong Flying Cranes Inlaid Crackle Glaze Vase
Item Overview
- Artist/Studio: Koam (古岩), Art Name of Master Potter Nam Jung-sik (남정식) – Signed
- Origin: Made in Korea (Features original vintage silver export label)
- Provenance: Sourced from an upscale, eclectic estate in Pittsford, NY
- Material: Porcelaneous Stoneware / Inlaid Clay Slip
- Glaze: Serene Jade-Green Celadon with a Fine All-Over Crackle Finish
- Design Motif: Traditional Unakmun (Inlaid Flying Cranes and Clouds)
Dimensions & Measurements
- Height: 11 inches
- Maximum Width (At Shoulders / Widest Point): 6 inches
- Rim Opening Diameter: 2 inches
Item Description
Up for sale is a stunning, authentic mid-to-late 20th-century Korean Celadon Maebyeong (Plum) Vase with excellent local provenance, sourced from an eclectic estate in the historic suburb of Pittsford, New York.
This classic, high-shouldered vessel features a breathtaking jade-green crackle glaze displaying the iconic
flying cranes and swirling clouds (Unakmun) design. The stylized cranes are meticulously hand-inlaid using contrasting black and white slip under the translucent celadon glaze, symbolizing longevity, peace, and nobility. The base of the neck and foot are beautifully anchored by traditional geometric petal borders.
The unglazed foot rim is hand-inscribed in underglaze slip with the signature mark "Koam" (古岩), the verified studio name of the celebrated master potter Nam Jung-sik. The bottom also retains its original metallic "Made in Korea" export sticker, confirming its authenticity.
This is a premium, beautifully scaled display piece that perfectly complements Postmodern, Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, or Global Eclectic interior designs.
Condition & Shipping
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The glaze is glossy, vibrant, and completely free of chips, cracks, flea bites, or structural repairs. The glaze crackle is tight, uniform, and pristine.