VesselsKorean12th century

Circular Bowl with Scrolling Peony Decor

first half 12th century

Classification

Vessels

Technique

Celadon

Medium

Molded celadon ware: light gray stoneware with celadon glaze over molded decoration

Culture

Korean

Period

Koryŏ dynasty, 918-1392

Century

12th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 7.5 x Diam. 19.5 cm (2 15/16 x 7 11/16 in.)

Provenance

Frances G. Curtis, Cambridge, MA (by 1949), gift; to Fogg Art Museum, 1949.

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