Cup
1150-1250 (made)
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The cup has a pointed base and is covered with a bluish green celadon glaze. The body is carved and incised to simulate bundled bamboo stalks with corresponding notched rim. The lower part of the exterior was misfired to a pale straw colour and there is damage to the rim.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Stoneware, thrown, carved, incised and glazed |
| Brief description | Cup with pointed base, stoneware with celadon glaze; Korea, Koryo dynasty, 1150-1250 |
| Physical description | The cup has a pointed base and is covered with a bluish green celadon glaze. The body is carved and incised to simulate bundled bamboo stalks with corresponding notched rim. The lower part of the exterior was misfired to a pale straw colour and there is damage to the rim. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr W. B. Paterson |
| Object history | Purchased from Mr. William B. Paterson (5 Old Bond Street, W.), accessioned in 1912. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.227-1912 |
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| Record created | February 3, 2000 |
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