VesselsKorean12th century

Deep Circular Bowl with Decoration of Three Parrots, Clouds, and Stylized Leaves

first half 12th century

Classification

Vessels

Technique

Celadon

Medium

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

Culture

Korean

Period

Koryŏ dynasty, 918-1392

Century

12th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 8 x Diam. 19 cm (3 1/8 x 7 1/2 in.)

Provenance

Mrs. Joseph Choate, Groton, MA (by 1977), gift; to Harvard University Art Museums, 1977.

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