Bottle

late 11th century

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Object Label

Many of the ceramic forms made during the Goryeo period likely existed in bronze as well, but metal was often melted down for reuse, so bronzes are far more rare. This type of vessel was most likely used for serving wine. The ceramic piece here is a very early example of Goryeo celadon: the glaze is still somewhat yellow brown, and the carved decoration is more clearly handwrought than later examples.

Caption

Bottle, late 11th century. Porcelaneous stoneware with celadon glaze, overall (Height): 5 9/16 x 9 5/16 in. (14.1 x 23.6 cm) Height: 5 9/16 in. (14.1 cm) Diameter: 9 5/16 in. (23.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Jean Alexander, 79.246.3.

Title

Bottle

Date

late 11th century

Dynasty

Goryeo Dynasty

Geography

Place made: Korea

Medium

Porcelaneous stoneware with celadon glaze

Classification

Ceramic

Dimensions

overall (Height): 5 9/16 x 9 5/16 in. (14.1 x 23.6 cm) Height: 5 9/16 in. (14.1 cm) Diameter: 9 5/16 in. (23.6 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Jean Alexander

Accession Number

79.246.3

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