Celadon Sanggam‘deokcheon’myeong Yeonhwayangryumun Maebyeong (Plum Vase)

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1452

Category

Craft

Era

14세기

Designated year

2006

Location

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

Coordinates

37.478406, 126.951613

There are many extant celadon wares with the inscription “Deokcheon,” but celadon vases such as this one, with its dignified, elegant shape and exceptionally well-preserved inlaid designs and glaze, are extremely rare. The decorative patterns on the vase, such as the lotus flower and willow designs and the variations in the yeoui patterns (patterns derived from the head of a priest’s staff), are characteristic of inlaid celadon of the Goryeo Dynasty, setting it apart from Buncheong ceramic wares of the 15th century. In this respect, this celadon vase is an invaluable artifact as it is representative of the ceramic wares produced during the transitional period from inlaid celadon to Buncheong ceramic.

Location