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Wine Pot

청자 음각 국화무늬 주자 [靑磁陰刻菊花文注子]

918–1392

Korea, Goryeo dynasty

(918–1392)
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Medium
pottery
Measurements
Overall: 17.8 x 13.9 cm (7 x 5 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of John L. Severance 1921.633.a
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A chain or cord once connected a small loop on the handle and the lid to serve beverages without spilling.

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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 wine pot, not only to make their drinking experience more exciting, but also to show their appreciation of nature.
A celadon, a pale green glaze, ceramic wine pot has a rounded body divided into vertical lobes decorated with fine, incised floral patterns. A curved spout projects from the upper right, while an arched handle with a small loop on top attaches to the left. The short neck features horizontal ridges and a small chip on the rim discolored to brown. At the bottom, a ring of upright petal shapes encircles the base.

Wine Pot

918–1392

Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)

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