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Wine Pot (lid)

918–1392

Korea, Goryeo dynasty

(918–1392)
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Medium
pottery
Measurements
Overall: 17.8 cm (7 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of John L. Severance 1921.623.b
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Originally the lid was not coupled with this pot.

Description

As early as the seventh century, the practice of drinking tea and wine became an important part of elite culture in Korea. Elites of the Goryeo period commissioned a variety of types of utensils and vessels including this elegant pot, not only to make their drinking experience more exciting, but also to show their appreciation of nature.
An olive-green glazed ceramic lid takes a ridged, dome-like shape, with vertical fluting radiating from the center to form a scalloped edge. Its smooth surface reflects light along undulating curves. At the top sits a small, looped handle marked with dark spots. Beneath the fluted dome, a short cylindrical collar is visible, casting a crisp shadow. The piece evokes the organic form of a lotus leaf.

Wine Pot (lid)

918–1392

Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)

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