The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of July 15, 2026

A celadon, a gray-green glaze, vessel takes a rounded cylindrical shape with a narrow foot. Overlapping, molded petals point toward the smooth top rim, wrapping around the exterior. A network of fine, hair-like cracks webs across the entire muted green surface. The vessel's body tapers slightly at the base, and shadows settle within the recessed lines of the petal design, highlighting its vertical structure.

Celadon Cup with Molded Lotus Petal Design

1100s–1200s

Korea, Goryeo dynasty

(918–1392)
Celadon
height: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.); Diameter of rim: 10.7 cm (4 3/16 in.); Diameter of foot: 8.7 cm (3 7/16 in.)
Gift of Mr. Sang-goo Kong in celebration of the museum’s Korean art collection 2025.180
Location: Not on view

Did You Know?

The outer wall of this teacup is decorated with the image of lotus flower petal, a symbol of purity and salvation.

Description

Celadon wares intended for everyday use—such as this dish—were among the most common burial objects placed in tombs during the Goryeo period (918–1392). Furnishing tombs with elaborate assemblages of objects was believed to honor the deceased and provide comfort in the afterlife. This dish, featuring the lotus petal motif, was likely a cherished possession that accompanied its owner to their final resting place.
  • Private Collection
    ?–2025
    My Art Auction, Seoul, South Korea
    2025–
    The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2025.180