Celadon Yanggagyeonhwadangcho Sanggamunhakmun Wan

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1024

Category

Craft

Era

고려시대

Designated year

1990

Location

용산구, 서울특별시— 서울특별시 용산구 서빙고로 137 (용산동6가, 국립중앙박물관)

Coordinates

37.523500, 126.980100Museum-based location

Made during the Goryeo Dynasty, this celadon bowl has height of 5.0 cm, mouth diameter of 16.2 cm, and base diameter of 4.4 cm. Overall, it looks slim because its body widens gradually as it moves upward and appears slightly rolled outward at the top. The fine thickness of the bowl adds sophistication to its look. Shallow and exquisitely embossed lotus flowers and scroll designs unfold slowly and subtly along the inner side of the bowl. In addition, a band of embossed scroll design is found beneath the lip of the bowl. The two white inlaid lines form a band around the lower exterior of the body, with a set of cloud and crane designs inlaid between the lines. The clouds and cranes in the design are made independent of each other to create a refreshing image, unlike the typical designs made during the heyday of the inlaying technique when clouds and cranes are placed densely together. The inlaying technique is applied lightly as if treated with a brush to give a natural appearance. The clay base, which has a clear and blue surface, has grayish blue tone, with small cracks all over the surface. This is a very rare piece displaying both embossment and inlaid designs on the inside and outside of the bowl. It has excellent patterns and designs and provides good information for studies on celadon pieces with inlaid designs, which were made in celadon’s early days.

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