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Gourd-shaped Wine Pot

청자 표주박모양 줄무늬 주자 [靑磁瓢形線文注子]

1200s

Korea, Goryeo dynasty

(918–1392)
Medium
pottery
Measurements
height with lid: 26.7 cm (10 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of John L. Severance 1921.632
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This gourd-shaped bottle once used to serve wine.

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As early as the seventh century, the practice of drinking tea and wine became an important part of elite culture in Korea. Elites of the Goryeo period commissioned a variety of types of utensils and vessels including this elegant wine pitcher, not only to make their drinking experience more exciting, but also to show their appreciation of nature.
A celadon vessel takes a double-gourd shape with a lobed, pumpkin-like base. Muted green and yellow patches cover the surface, accented by fine crackling throughout. A short, broken spout projects from the side, revealing a coarse gray interior. Opposite, a handle curves to the neck, topped with a small decorative scroll. The form cinches at the center, separating a smaller upper bulb from the larger, rounded bottom.

Gourd-shaped Wine Pot

1200s

Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)

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