Earthen Vessels: Stories of Our Lives (도기陶器, 우리를 담은 질그릇)

Explanation

Earthen Vessels: Stories of Our Lives is a special exhibition held at the National Gwangju Museum. By looking back at earthenware, a type of pottery which has been at the core of our daily lives for a long time, we can encounter the practicality, aesthetic sense, and the stories contained in the earthenware that has been passed down through tradition. This exhibition showcases over 300 artifacts, including a ribbed bottle and large jars excavated from the Cheonghaejin site in Wando.

Inquiry

Gwangju National Museum 062-570-7809

Homepage

gwangju.museum.go.kr

Information Use

Event Start Date : 2026년 07월 29일

Event end date : 2026년 10월 25일

Watching age : All ages

Venue : National Gwangju Museum Main Building 1st Floor Special Exhibition Hall

Show time : 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Program of events : Part 1: Capturing the Colors of Ancient States Part 2-1: Adorning with Pattern Stamps Part 2-2: The Emergence of New Pottery In-Depth View 1: Pottery Kilns of Unified Silla In-Depth View 2: Pottery, Accompanying Celadon Part 3-1: Deeply Infused in Daily Life Part 3-2: Pottery and Onggi Reflecting Changes of a New Era

Organizer info : Gwangju National Museum

Contact the organizer : 062-570-7809

Sponsor Information : Gwangju National Museum

Charges (Hours) : 무료

Location

110 Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju

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