Celadon Sanggamssangryonggukhwamun Ban

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.2317

Category

Craft

Era

고려시대(13세기)

Designated year

2026

Location

관악구, 서울특별시— 서울특별시 관악구 남부순환로152길 53(신림동, 호림박물관)

Coordinates

37.498300, 127.029500Museum-based location

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This celadon work estimated to have been produced in the 13th century features a gently folded rim and lacks a foot, with densely decorated inlay and engraved patterning across interior and exterior surfaces. The interior base features concentrically drawn circles enclosing an exceptional double-dragon composition, surrounded by wave patterns representing an unusual iconographic choice of twin dragons. The exterior base displays four chrysanthemum flowers positioned at equal intervals, while the exterior sidewalls are embellished with scrolling foliage and chrysanthemum patterns, with reverse inlay technique employed for the scrollwork demonstrating sophisticated technical execution. The designated 'Celadon Bowl with Inlay Twin-Dragon and Chrysanthemum Decoration' exhibits considerably larger scale compared to typical serving vessels or bowls, with form and vessel type distinct from everyday domestic use, suggesting production for royal or high-ranking official contexts. The presence of twin-dragon patterning as an exceptional decorative element combined with sophisticated reverse inlay technique construction corroborates this institutional context supposition. This work exhibits superior preservation condition without restoration or repair, maintaining excellent glaze condition and refined glaze surface, representing exceptional formal refinement. The work exemplifies the mature artistic achievement of 13th-century celadon production while providing significant scholarly material for understanding royal-use celadon characteristics.

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