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Oil Bottle

청자 유병 (靑磁油甁)

1100s–1200s

Korea, Goryeo dynasty

(918–1392)
Medium
celadon ware
Measurements
Outer diameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.); Overall: 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of John L. Severance 1928.153
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This bottle was used to contain oil treatment for hair.

Description

Celadons, spoons, seals, and bronze mirrors were the most common burial objects in tombs during the Goryeo period (918-1392). Once used to contain oil treatment for hair, this little celadon bottle was one of the standard goods that furnished elites' tombs.

Oil Bottle

1100s–1200s

Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)

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