Celadon melon-shaped ewer and lid with bamboo and floral design

 

Name
Unknown (Artist)
Title
Celadon melon-shaped ewer and lid with bamboo and floral design
Other Titles
Cheongja yanggak daenamu madi munui chamoe moyang jujeonja 청자 양각 대나무 마디 무늬 참외 모양 주전자 靑磁陽刻竹節文瓜形注子
Abstract
Largely in the shape of a melon, this celadon ovoid-shaped ewer is integrally modeled with bamboo ribs in high relief. The individual ribs grow thinner or thicker following the curves of the body. The glaze in the grooves between the ribs is a darker color, which serves to throw the raised design into even greater relief. The body also has a motif of shooting bamboo leaves incised. The vessel comes with a tall conical lid, a curving spout and a loop handle.
Accession Number
S3868a, b
Format
decorative arts; ceramic ware (visual works)
Culture
Korean (culture or style)
Genre
decorative arts; ceramic ware (visual works)
Origin Information
Korea
Date
First half of 12th century
Physical Description
1 ewer and lid ; ewer: H. 7 3/4 x W. 8 1/4 x D. 6 in. (20.5 x 21 x 15.2 cm), lid: H. 2 3/16 x W. 2 3/4 x D. 2 7/16 in. (5.6 x 7.1 x 6.3 cm)
Note (Period)
Goryeo dynasty
Note (Medium/support)
Celadon stoneware
Note (Ownership)
Sackler Collections
Library Location
Art Properties, Columbia University
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Catalog Record
12755818
Also In
Art Properties -- Columbia’s Art Collection Online
Persistent URL
https://dx.doi.org/10.7916/d8-bhav-1778