Cosmetic Box
1150 - 1250 (made)
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Ceramics with a clear greenish-grey glaze known as celadon were made in Korea throughout the Koryo period (918-1392). Around 1150, a new technique for decorating this celadon-glazed pottery was developed. Koryo Potters set coloured materials into the clay surface before the wares were glazed. After firing, the pattern inlaid in this way remained clearly visible beneath the transparent glaze.
Lidded boxes like this were probably used for cosmetics. The flowers are wild chrysanthemums, a common sight in Korea.
Lidded boxes like this were probably used for cosmetics. The flowers are wild chrysanthemums, a common sight in Korea.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | glazed, inlaid stoneware |
| Brief description | Cer, Korea, Koryo, celadon Cer, Korea, Koryo, celadon |
| Physical description | The box and lid are decorated with black and white inlay under a celadon glaze. Six chrysanthemum heads surround a central flower on the top of the lid. The box and lid sides each have a meander band near the rim. |
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| Credit line | Given by Dr W. M. Tapp |
| Summary | Ceramics with a clear greenish-grey glaze known as celadon were made in Korea throughout the Koryo period (918-1392). Around 1150, a new technique for decorating this celadon-glazed pottery was developed. Koryo Potters set coloured materials into the clay surface before the wares were glazed. After firing, the pattern inlaid in this way remained clearly visible beneath the transparent glaze. Lidded boxes like this were probably used for cosmetics. The flowers are wild chrysanthemums, a common sight in Korea. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.77&A-1927 |
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| Record created | December 15, 1999 |
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