Celadon Prunus Vase with Incised Lotus Design and Inscription of "Hyomun"

Basic information

Designation

National Treasure No.252

Category

Craft

Era

고려시대(12세기 후반)

Designated year

1990

Location

용산구, 서울특별시— 서울 용산구 이태원로55길 60-16, 삼성미술관 리움 (한남동)

Coordinates

37.536528, 126.996187

This is a Celadon Prunus Vase from the Goryeo Period (early twelfth century) that is 27.7cm high with a 5.3cm wide mouth and 10.6cm wide base. This pottery has a small, flat mouth that resembles a tray, which is typical in the Goryeo Period. The stretched out shoulder line smoothly flows in an 'S' shape with an elegant style, yet balanced appearance. The decorative pattern is applied using thin and smooth intaglio engravings. On top of the shoulder, a band of flower buds is engraved and above it, a lotus flower vine design is applied. On the body of the pot, various shapes of lotus flowers, leaves, vines, and pips are decorated gorgeously, yet realistically in four major areas. A layer of lotus flower patterns and lightning patterns are decorated on the base of the pot. The glaze used in this pot is bright and transparent giving a pleasant appearance to the pot. The glaze also brings out the thin intaglio details. On the bottom edge of the base, the suspected designer's name is written as ‘Hyomun’; and the alleged place of origin is Yucheon Kiln Site in Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do. This pottery is not only unique in its design and color, but the uncommonness of knowing the place of origin makes it a very important piece of work of the twelfth century.

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