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Apr 24, 2012
Oil Bottle
Oil Bottle
청자 상감 줄무늬 유병 (靑磁象嵌絃文油甁)
1200s
Korea, Goryeo period
(918-1392)
Painted celadon (Mishima ware)
Outer diameter: 7.9 cm (3 1/8 in.); Overall: 5 cm (1 15/16 in.)
Gift of John L. Severance 1928.160
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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.
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