Jar
CultureKorean
Datelate 13th-early 14th century
MediumInlaid celadon ware
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/4 × 8 1/2 inches (26.04 × 21.59 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number31-117/7
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DescriptionLight gray stoneware with decoration of peonies and hollyhocks/mallow flowers in black and white slip under celadon glaze. Ovoid jar with two sides flattened; medallions on flattened sides enclosing peony sprays; other flower sprays on sides, and lotus petal design on neck inlaid with black and white. Grey-green crackled celadon glaze; gold lacquer repari on neck.
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