Celadon Vase
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
Kyung-hee Lee Korean, born 1925. Celadon Vase, 1987. Gray porcelain, blue-green celadon glaze, iron-black paint, Height: 11 3/8 in. - Diameter: 4 1/2 in. Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. John P. Lyden, 1992.147.9. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1992.147.9.jpg)
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Collection
Gallery
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Collection
Artist
Title
Celadon Vase
Date
1987
Geography
Place made: Korea
Medium
Gray porcelain, blue-green celadon glaze, iron-black paint
Classification
Dimensions
Height: 11 3/8 in. - Diameter: 4 1/2 in.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. John P. Lyden
Accession Number
1992.147.9
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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Frequent Art Questions
I am a ceramics student and was wondering if celadon was an important, even unique glaze in ancient Asian Art and why so. And to what extent is the use of celadon within contemporary ceramics bound to celadon's history?
Celadon glaze was especially valued for the cloud-like, pale blue-green color that could be achieved. Korean potters were internationally recognized as having mastered the technique.I don't know much about contemporary use of celadon for practical vessels, but I do know that some contemporary artists use it. In that case it is usually a reference to the history and historical applications of the material.Yes, thanks so much!
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