Vase
918-1200 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Many Korean bottles of the Koryo dynasty survive in the distinctive shape that has become known as 'maebyong'. With a tapering profile and neat, narrow mouth, this kind of vase often had a cup-shaped cover, reflecting its purpose as as a storage container for wine. Three main techniques for decoration are found on Koryo period green ceramics: delicate incised patterns, painting using a brown pigment, and inlay - the insertion into clay of contrasting materials. Here, a pair of bold, graphic chrysanthemum sprays have been painted over the wall of the bottle.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Thrown and painted Stoneware |
| Brief description | Cer, Korea, Koryo, celadon |
| Physical description | The vase is painted with two large stylised chrysanthemum sprays under a dark celadon glaze. The body is fairly coarse. Colour: Brownish grey, brown and gold |
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| Style | |
| Gallery label | Bottle (maebyong) with flowers
Korea, Koryo dynasty, 918-1200, painted with brown slip under the glaze
Museum no. C.81-1930. Given by Dr W.M. Tapp FSA(2009) |
| Credit line | Given by Dr W. M. Tapp |
| Summary | Many Korean bottles of the Koryo dynasty survive in the distinctive shape that has become known as 'maebyong'. With a tapering profile and neat, narrow mouth, this kind of vase often had a cup-shaped cover, reflecting its purpose as as a storage container for wine. Three main techniques for decoration are found on Koryo period green ceramics: delicate incised patterns, painting using a brown pigment, and inlay - the insertion into clay of contrasting materials. Here, a pair of bold, graphic chrysanthemum sprays have been painted over the wall of the bottle. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.81-1930 |
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| Record created | February 3, 2000 |
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