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Wine Pot (lid)

918–1392

Korea, Goryeo dynasty

(918–1392)
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Medium
pottery
Measurements
Lid: 6 x 3.5 cm (2 3/8 x 1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of John L. Severance 1921.633.b
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A chain or cord once connected a small loop on the handle and the lid to serve beverages without spilling.

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 wine pot, not only to make their drinking experience more exciting, but also to show their appreciation of nature.
A ceramic lid consists of a rounded top cap finished in a muted green celadon glaze with a fine network of cracks. A small loop handle sits on one side. The tapering cylindrical base remains unglazed, revealing a warm reddish-brown and tan surface. Red script marks the side of the cap. Tipped toward the viewer, the circular top highlights the craquelure texture, contrasting the lustrous glaze with the raw, earthy base.

Wine Pot (lid)

918–1392

Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)

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