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Wine Ewer with Incised Bamboo Shoot Design

청자 죽순모양 주전자 [靑磁竹筍形注子]

1100s

Korea, Goryeo dynasty

(918–1392)
Medium
celadon ware with incised decoration
Measurements
Diameter: 14.7 cm (5 13/16 in.); Overall: 18.2 cm (7 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of John L. Severance 1928.179
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Location
236 Korean
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This type of ewer is supposed to have a tight-fitting lid, which is currently missing.

Description

Natural motifs inspired the shape of celadon vessels as well as their inlaid designs in the Goryeo period. This wine ewer is shaped like a bamboo shoot, but it also resembles a lotus bud. Even though the spout was repaired, the ewer is a masterpiece of Goryeo period celadon. Ewers of the same shape are now housed at the National Museum of Korea and the Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka.
A celadon, a gray-green glaze, teapot-shaped vessel features a narrow, slightly curved spout. The egg-shaped body is subtly carved with bamboo designs that wrap around the exterior. The handle is shaped like bamboo and curves from the bottom half to the top.

Wine Ewer with Incised Bamboo Shoot Design

1100s

Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)

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