BoxesKorean11th century

Small, Flat, Circular Covered Box with Floral Decor

probably late 11th century

Classification

Boxes

Technique

Celadon

Medium

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

Culture

Korean

Period

Koryŏ dynasty, 918-1392

Century

11th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 3 x Diam. 8.5 cm (1 3/16 x 3 3/8 in.)

Provenance

Hervey E. Wetzel (1988-1918), Boston, MA (by 1919), bequest; to Fogg Art Museum, 1919.

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