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Apr 19, 2012
Jan 28, 2004
Apr 19, 2012
Apr 19, 2012

Gourd-Shaped Bottle

Gourd-Shaped Bottle

청동 표주박모양 정병 (靑銅瓢形淨甁)

918–1392

Korea, Goryeo period

(918-1392)

Bronze

Outer diameter: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.); Overall: 33.5 cm (13 3/16 in.)

John L. Severance Fund 1992.113

Location

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This gourd-shaped bottle may have been used to serve wine.

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 ceramic and metal utensils including this bronze bottle, not only to make their drinking experience more exciting, but also to show their appreciation of nature.

See also
Collection: 
Korean Art
Department: 
Korean Art
Type of artwork: 
Metalwork
Medium: 
Bronze
Credit line: 
John L. Severance Fund

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