VesselsKorean12th century

Foliated Cup with Floral Decor

first half 12th century

Classification

Vessels

Technique

Celadon

Medium

Incised and molded celadon ware: light gray stoneware with celadon glaze over incised and molded decoration

Culture

Korean

Period

Koryŏ dynasty, 918-1392

Century

12th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 5.5 x Diam. 7.6 cm (2 3/16 x 3 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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