BoxesKorean12th century

Circular Box and Cover with Peony Decor

second half 12th century

Classification

Boxes

Technique

Celadon

Medium

Inlaid celadon ware: light gray stoneware with celadon glaze over incised decoration partially inlaid in black and white slips

Culture

Korean

Period

Koryŏ dynasty, 918-1392

Century

12th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

3.2 x 8.8 cm (1 1/4 x 3 7/16 in.)

Provenance

Ex-Collection: Gregory (1922-1988) and Maria C. Henderson, Medford, Massachusetts

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