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Celadon Vase

Kyung-hee Lee

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. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Celadon Vase

Date

1987

Geography

Place made: Korea

Medium

Gray porcelain, blue-green celadon glaze, iron-black paint

Classification

Ceramic

Dimensions

Height: 11 3/8 in. - Diameter: 4 1/2 in.

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. John P. Lyden

Accession Number

1992.147.9

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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Artists and makers

Kyung-hee Lee

4 works in the collection