Spittoon, mid–12th century. Stoneware with celadon glaze, Height: 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Asian Art Council in memory of Pauline B. Falk, 2001.31. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 2001.31_PS11.jpg)
Spittoon, mid–12th century. Stoneware with celadon glaze, Height: 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Asian Art Council in memory of Pauline B. Falk, 2001.31. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 2001.31_PS11.jpg)
Spittoon, mid–12th century. Stoneware with celadon glaze, Height: 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Asian Art Council in memory of Pauline B. Falk, 2001.31. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2001.31_transp4491.jpg)
Spittoon, mid–12th century. Stoneware with celadon glaze, Height: 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Asian Art Council in memory of Pauline B. Falk, 2001.31. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2001.31_mark_PS1.jpg)
Download our app and ask your own questions during your visit. Here are some that others have asked.
What is the green color made of in these Goryeo Dynasty stoneware pieces?
This glazing technique you see here is known as celadon and Korean potters have long been known for achieving jade-like colors.
The color is achieved through chemical reactions between iron in the clay, and iron oxide, manganese oxide, and quartz in the glaze when they are placed into a reduction kiln that removes oxygen during the firing process.
Spittoon
Asian Art
On View: Asian Galleries, South, 2nd floor
Vessels with wide, flaring rims were used to catch the water when rinsing out teapots and drinking cups. This example is very finely carved and exemplifies the almost-blue color achieved in the finest Goryeo celadons.
CAPTIONSpittoon, mid–12th century. Stoneware with celadon glaze, Height: 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Asian Art Council in memory of Pauline B. Falk, 2001.31. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 2001.31_PS11.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, 2001.31_PS11.jpg., 2017
"CUR" at the beginning of an image file name means that the image was created by a curatorial staff member. These study images may be digital point-and-shoot photographs, when we don\'t yet have high-quality studio photography, or they may be scans of older negatives, slides, or photographic prints, providing historical documentation of the object.
Not every record you will find here is complete. More information is available for some works than for others, and some entries have been updated more recently. Records are frequently reviewed and revised, and we welcome any additional information you might have.
Download our app and ask your own questions during your visit. Here are some that others have asked.
What is the green color made of in these Goryeo Dynasty stoneware pieces?
This glazing technique you see here is known as celadon and Korean potters have long been known for achieving jade-like colors.
The color is achieved through chemical reactions between iron in the clay, and iron oxide, manganese oxide, and quartz in the glaze when they are placed into a reduction kiln that removes oxygen during the firing process.