Bottle

12th–13th century

Brooklyn Museum photograph

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, 12th–13th century. Bronze, Height: 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm) Diameter at mouth: 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm) Diameter at base: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm) Diameter at widest point: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Robert S. Anderson, 82.171.1. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Bottle

Date

12th–13th century

Dynasty

Goryeo Dynasty

Geography

Place made: Korea

Medium

Bronze

Classification

Vessel

Dimensions

Height: 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm) Diameter at mouth: 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm) Diameter at base: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm) Diameter at widest point: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Robert S. Anderson

Accession Number

82.171.1

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