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<em>Ewer</em>, 12th century. Stoneware with underglaze iron-painting, celadon glaze, gold and black lacquer, Height: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection, 2004.28.113a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 2004.28.113a-b_PS11.jpg)
Ewer, 12th century. Stoneware with underglaze iron-painting, celadon glaze, gold and black lacquer, Height: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection, 2004.28.113a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 2004.28.113a-b_PS11.jpg)
<em>Ewer</em>, 12th century. Stoneware with underglaze iron-painting, celadon glaze, gold and black lacquer, Height: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection, 2004.28.113a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 2004.28.113a-b_PS11.jpg)

Ewer, 12th century. Stoneware with underglaze iron-painting, celadon glaze, gold and black lacquer, Height: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection, 2004.28.113a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 2004.28.113a-b_PS11.jpg)

<em>Ewer</em>, 12th century. Stoneware with underglaze iron-painting, celadon glaze, gold and black lacquer, Height: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection, 2004.28.113a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.28.113a-b.jpg)

Ewer, 12th century. Stoneware with underglaze iron-painting, celadon glaze, gold and black lacquer, Height: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection, 2004.28.113a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2004.28.113a-b.jpg)

<em>Ewer</em>, 12th century. Stoneware with underglaze iron-painting, celadon glaze, gold and black lacquer, Height: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection, 2004.28.113a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, , CUR.2004.28.113a-b_view1_Heon-Kang_photo_NRICH.jpg)

Ewer, 12th century. Stoneware with underglaze iron-painting, celadon glaze, gold and black lacquer, Height: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection, 2004.28.113a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, , CUR.2004.28.113a-b_view1_Heon-Kang_photo_NRICH.jpg)

<em>Ewer</em>, 12th century. Stoneware with underglaze iron-painting, celadon glaze, gold and black lacquer, Height: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection, 2004.28.113a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, , CUR.2004.28.113a-b_base_Heon-Kang_photo_NRICH.jpg)

Ewer, 12th century. Stoneware with underglaze iron-painting, celadon glaze, gold and black lacquer, Height: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection, 2004.28.113a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, , CUR.2004.28.113a-b_base_Heon-Kang_photo_NRICH.jpg)

<em>Ewer</em>, 12th century. Stoneware with underglaze iron-painting, celadon glaze, gold and black lacquer, Height: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection, 2004.28.113a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, , CUR.2004.28.113a-b_top_Heon-Kang_photo_NRICH.jpg)

Ewer, 12th century. Stoneware with underglaze iron-painting, celadon glaze, gold and black lacquer, Height: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection, 2004.28.113a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, , CUR.2004.28.113a-b_top_Heon-Kang_photo_NRICH.jpg)

<em>Ewer</em>, 12th century. Stoneware with underglaze iron-painting, celadon glaze, gold and black lacquer, Height: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection, 2004.28.113a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, , CUR.2004.28.113a-b_view2_Heon-Kang_photo_NRICH.jpg)

Ewer, 12th century. Stoneware with underglaze iron-painting, celadon glaze, gold and black lacquer, Height: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection, 2004.28.113a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, , CUR.2004.28.113a-b_view2_Heon-Kang_photo_NRICH.jpg)

<em>Ewer</em>, 12th century. Stoneware with underglaze iron-painting, celadon glaze, gold and black lacquer, Height: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection, 2004.28.113a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, , CUR.2004.28.113a-b_view3_Heon-Kang_photo_NRICH.jpg)

Ewer, 12th century. Stoneware with underglaze iron-painting, celadon glaze, gold and black lacquer, Height: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection, 2004.28.113a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, , CUR.2004.28.113a-b_view3_Heon-Kang_photo_NRICH.jpg)

<em>Ewer</em>, 12th century. Stoneware with underglaze iron-painting, celadon glaze, gold and black lacquer, Height: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection, 2004.28.113a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, , CUR.2004.28.113a-b_view4_Heon-Kang_photo_NRICH.jpg)

Ewer, 12th century. Stoneware with underglaze iron-painting, celadon glaze, gold and black lacquer, Height: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection, 2004.28.113a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, , CUR.2004.28.113a-b_view4_Heon-Kang_photo_NRICH.jpg)

<em>Ewer</em>, 12th century. Stoneware with underglaze iron-painting, celadon glaze, gold and black lacquer, Height: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection, 2004.28.113a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, , CUR.2004.28.113a-b_view5_Heon-Kang_photo_NRICH.jpg)

Ewer, 12th century. Stoneware with underglaze iron-painting, celadon glaze, gold and black lacquer, Height: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection, 2004.28.113a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum (in collaboration with National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, , CUR.2004.28.113a-b_view5_Heon-Kang_photo_NRICH.jpg)

<em>Ewer</em>, 12th century. Stoneware with underglaze iron-painting, celadon glaze, gold and black lacquer, Height: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection, 2004.28.113a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 2004.28.113a-b_2004.28.165.jpg)

Ewer, 12th century. Stoneware with underglaze iron-painting, celadon glaze, gold and black lacquer, Height: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection, 2004.28.113a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 2004.28.113a-b_2004.28.165.jpg)

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Ewer

Asian Art

On View: Asian Galleries, South, 2nd floor
MEDIUM Stoneware with underglaze iron-painting, celadon glaze, gold and black lacquer
  • Place Made: Korea
    • DATES 12th century
    DYNASTY Goryeo dynasty
    DIMENSIONS Height: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm) Diameter at mouth: 15/16 in. (2.4 cm) Diameter at base: 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm) Width with handle and spout: 3 3/4 in. (9.6 cm)  (show scale)
    COLLECTIONS Asian Art
    ACCESSION NUMBER 2004.28.113a-b
    CREDIT LINE The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection
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    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Asian Galleries, South, 2nd floor
    CAPTION Ewer, 12th century. Stoneware with underglaze iron-painting, celadon glaze, gold and black lacquer, Height: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, The Peggy N. and Roger G. Gerry Collection, 2004.28.113a-b. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 2004.28.113a-b_PS11.jpg)
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    TAGS

    12th century
    Celadon
    Cosmetic
    Decorated
    Ewer
    Goryeo
    Gourd-shaped
    Handle
    Iron dioxide
    Lid
    Spout
    Underglaze
    Vessel
    Vine

    TAGS

    12th century
    Celadon
    Cosmetic
    Decorated
    Ewer
    Goryeo
    Gourd-shaped
    Handle
    Iron dioxide
    Lid
    Spout
    Underglaze
    Vessel
    Vine

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