Celadon Bowl with Raised Lotus Petal Design
Bowl
1200-1250 (Made)
1200-1250 (Made)
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This plain celadon bowl is carved in the shape of an opening lotus. It has a plain interior, and the outer wall is composed of overlapping rows of lotus petals. The lotus blossom and rows of lotus petals were both favoured in Koryo period decorative arts, since the flower bursts out pure and unsullied from the muddy ground. Buddhist believers associated the lotus with the rebirth of the soul.
Object details
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| Title | Celadon Bowl with Raised Lotus Petal Design (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | thrown, carved stoneware |
| Brief description | Cer, Korea, Koryo, celadon |
| Physical description | The interior is plain, and the exterior is decorated with double lotus bands featured around the full surface of the body. A jade-green glaze is clear and has a gentle luster. It is similar to the blue and white porcelain which were produced at Jingdezhen in China, in that the foot of the bowl is inward sloping and shallow on the inside bottom. The foot has marks of silica spurs at three points. Since this vessel is similar to the celadon bowl which was excavated off the coast of Wonsando Island in Boryeong, it is assumed that this celadon bowl was produced at a kiln site in Gangjin in the early 13th century. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr Aubrey Le Blond |
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| Summary | This plain celadon bowl is carved in the shape of an opening lotus. It has a plain interior, and the outer wall is composed of overlapping rows of lotus petals. The lotus blossom and rows of lotus petals were both favoured in Koryo period decorative arts, since the flower bursts out pure and unsullied from the muddy ground. Buddhist believers associated the lotus with the rebirth of the soul. |
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| Accession number | C.541-1918 |
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| Record created | February 3, 2000 |
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