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Floral-shaped Cup Stand with Inlaid Chrysanthemum Design

Floral-shaped Cup Stand with Inlaid Chrysanthemum Design

청자 상감 국화무늬 잔탁 (靑磁象嵌菊花文盞托)

1100s

Inlaid and glazed porcelain

Overall: 6.1 cm (2 3/8 in.)

Gift of Mrs. Karl Martoch 1970.503

Location

Did you know?

During the Goryeo period, a variety of types of tea ware, including this delicate-looking cup stand, were widely used.

Description

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 delicate-looking cup stand, not only to make their drinking experience more exciting, but also to show their refined taste.

See also
Collection: 
Korean Art
Department: 
Korean Art
Type of artwork: 
Ceramic

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