Celadon Toehwahwamun Jujeonja Mit Seungban

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1421

Category

Craft

Era

고려시대(12세기)

Designated year

2004

Location

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

Coordinates

37.538427, 126.965444

This is a complete set comprising a globular ewer, a small disk-type lid and saucer with a large mouth, an everted rim and a wide, flat inner surface. Designs in relief, painted with a brush using refined white slip and kaolin, decorate the ewer. The lid is decorated with simple flower petals, while the front and rear surfaces of the ewer are decorated with large flowers in full bloom painted in vibrant brushstrokes, and the spout and handle are decorated with a harmonious mixture of black and white floral patterns. Simple flower patterns are painted in three places on the outer surface of the saucer. The lid, ewer and saucer are covered in a thick coat of transparent glaze of a pale grayish blue color. Yellowish brown sand spur marks are visible on the underside of the ewer and saucer, while white clay spur marks are visible on the underside of the lid. This celadon set exemplifies the refined artistic style of celadon wares in the 12th century with its stout, solid shape; patterns executed in bold, vibrant brushstrokes; and the clear grayish blue glaze.

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