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Ewer with Cover

• Medium: Stoneware with celadon glaze, wood
• Place Made: Korea
• Dates: 12th century
• Dynasty: Goryeo Dynasty
• Dimensions: Height: 7 5/16 in. (18.6 cm) Diameter at mouth: 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm) Diameter at base: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm) width with handle and spout: 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)
• Collections: Asian Art
• Museum Location: This item is on view in Asian Galleries, The Arts of Korea, 2nd Floor
• Accession Number: 2004.28.242a-b
• Credit Line: The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection
• Image: Side, CUR.2004.28.242a-b_view01_Heon-Kang_photo_NRICH.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph (in collaboration with National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, , 2005
Ewer with Cover, 12th century. Stoneware with celadon glaze, wood, Height: 7 5/16 in. (18.6 cm) Diameter at mouth: 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm) Diameter at base: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm) width with handle and spout: 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection, 2004.28.242a-b (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, , CUR.2004.28.242a-b_view01_Heon-Kang_photo_NRICH.jpg)
• Catalogue Description: Melon-shaped ewer with curved spout and handle, decorated with incised foliate and floral design. The incised lines at the lower end of the spout revealing a lotus leaf covering the surface. A small loop is attached to the top of the grooved handle, originally connecting the lid with a chain or string. Current wooden lid is a later replacement. The ewer is evenly covered by glassy, crackled celadon glaze. Glaze stops right at the bottom. Base is slightly indented and partially glazed. Foot ring is unglazed and attached with sand. Condition: Intact. (From original catalogue card) This celadon ewer has a melon-shaped body decorated with incised lotus spray designs. These particular designs were stylized and were extensively used for celadon bottles, jars and ewers in the twelfth century. Similarly, the melon shape was also widely used for other celadon objects such as bottles and maebyeong vases made in the same period. While the lid has disappeared, the serene beauty and color of the glaze and the elaborate design make this ewer a great work of art. From "Korean Art Collection in the Brooklyn Museum" catalogue.