This terracotta vessel was fired to a warm yellow-brown that shows subtle oxidation marks across the surface. Entirely unglazed, it retains a matte, tactile finish with fine pores and minor rim abrasion—evidence of natural ageing—yet the body remains sound, with no signs of restoration.
Its overall silhouette evokes a bear or dog. A wide, oval snout functions as the pouring mouth, while small triangular ears and softly modelled eye ridges lend character to the head. The body opens into a broad, rearward-flaring bowl, supported below by a single stout peg-leg; two small lateral nubs suggest fore-limbs or purely decorative elements. The piece balances utility with rustic zoomorphic charm, adding a primitive warmth to any setting.
Period: 8-4th Century B.C. Medium : Grey earthenware or pottery Type : Ewer Size : 15cm (Height) x 25cm(Diameter) Condition : Good Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from South Korean Antique Market(Janganpyeong) Reference : 1) Nara National Museum - Ewer, Yi Bronze, Undecorative, Dragon shaped spout. Gift of Mr. Gorō Sakamoto - Accession Number 1317-197 (Type : Related) https://www.narahaku.go.jp/english/collection/1317-197.html
