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Cup with Inlaid Chrysanthemum Design

Cup with Inlaid Chrysanthemum Design

1200s-1300s
(918–1392)
pottery
Diameter of mouth: 6.9 cm (2 11/16 in.); Overall: 7.9 cm (3 1/8 in.)
Gift of John L. Severance 1921.653
Location: not on view

Did You Know?

This distinctively shaped cup with a pointy base is known to have been used on horseback.

Description

Toward the late 14th century, the overall quality of techniques involved in making celadon works sharply deteriorated. In contrast to translucent greenish blue celadon works of the 12th century, this drinking cup possibly dated to the late 14th century, has gray greenish glaze. And its inlaid design also shows a clear sign of decline in craftsmanship. Nevertheless, less attention to techniques gave a way to a freer style of pottery called buncheong in the succeeding centuries.
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    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
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