Early Korean Bronze Kundika, Koryo, 10th Century



We are offering a fine classic Korean antiquities item of a bronze Kundika, or Buddhist ritual sprinkler, from early Koryo period of 10th Century. The elegant kundika bottle has a long neck which stops at a flared dish end where an inverted dish continues the rise to a small opening through a tapered tube. Attached to the shoulder is another spout with a hinged lid which serves as the water inlet. The entire bronze surface is covered with blue gray bronze patina and earth encrustation from long burial. There is a loose solid material inside the vessel due to coagulated sand and soil accumulated from long burial. The loose chunk of sand or soil can not be removed through the small openings of the Kundika. There is a small chip to the lid and another minute chip the top opening. There are also a few minor dents on the surface. Other than the loose chunk of soil, the chips and the dents, the beautiful kundika is in very good condition with its perfect shape and variegated as-found patina. This is a very rare early Korean Buddhist art and will be an excellent addition to any serious collection of Korean art.
Size: height: 32.6cm, body diameter: 12.6cm

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