VesselsKorean12th century

Lobed, Melon-Shaped Ewer with Stylized Floral Decor

first half 12th century

Classification

Vessels

Technique

Celadon

Medium

Incised celadon ware: light gray stoneware with celadon glaze over incised decoration. Reportedly recovered in western Kyŏnggi province.

Culture

Korean

Period

Koryŏ dynasty, 918-1392

Century

12th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 17.8 x Diam. 14.3 cm (7 x 5 5/8 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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