VesselsKorean15th century

Tortoise-shaped Bottle with Stylized Peony Leaves and Geometric Design

second half of 15th century

Classification

Vessels

Technique

Punch'ong

Medium

Punch'ŏng ware with inlaid decoration and brushed white slip

Culture

Korean

Period

Chosŏn dynasty, 1392-1910

Century

15th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 12.7 x Diam. 18.2 cm (5 x 7 3/16 in.)

Provenance

Gregory (1922-1988) and Maria C. Henderson (1923-2007), Medford, MA (by 1969-1988), inherited; by Maria C. Henderson, Medford, MA (1988-1991), partial gift and partial purchase; to Harvard University Art Museums, 1991.

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