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Bowl with Floral Scroll Design in Relief

1200s

Korea, Goryeo dynasty

(918–1392)
pottery
Diameter of mouth: 17.1 cm (6 3/4 in.); Overall: 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.)
Gift of John L. Severance 1918.483
Location: Not on view

Did You Know?

The floral pattern of this bowl was created by a mold with carved patterns.

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 elegant tea bowl not only to make their drinking experience more exciting, but also to show their appreciation of nature.
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    Goryeo: The Glory of Korea [대고려, 그 찬란한 도전]. Seoul: National Museum of Korea, 2018.
    Jang, Nam-won. "The Tea and Celadons during the Goryeo Dynasty : Considering the Celadon Tea Utensils [고려시대 茶文化와 靑瓷]." Misulsa nondan (June 2007): 129-162. www.dbpia.co.kr
    Warner, Lorraine D'O. "Korean Grave Pottery of the Korai Dynasty." The Bulletin of the Cleveland Museum of Art 6, no. 3 (1919): 46-58. Reproduced: p. 48 fig. 8; Mentioned: p. 49 www.jstor.org
    Jang, Nam-won. "The Characteristics of Mid-Goryeo Celadons with Molded Design [高麗中期壓出陽刻靑瓷의性格]." Misulsahak yeongu 242-243 (September 2004): 95-120. www.dbpia.co.kr
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