VesselsKorean12th century

Small Circular Bowl with Flaring Lip and Lotus Petal Decor

first half 12th century

Classification

Vessels

Technique

Celadon

Medium

Carved celadon ware: light gray stoneware with celadon glaze over incised and carved decoration

Culture

Korean

Period

Koryŏ dynasty, 918-1392

Century

12th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 4.5 x Diam. 11.8 cm (1 3/4 x 4 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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