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Saucer

1100s

Korea, Goryeo dynasty

(918–1392)
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Medium
Celadon ware with inlaid white and black slip decoration
Measurements
Diameter: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.); Overall: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of John L. Severance 1928.171.b
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Elites of the Goryeo period are known for their love of drinking tea and wine. This type of delicate-looking cup stand not only made their drinking experience more enjoyable, but also showed their refined taste.

Description

This celadon wine cup is inlaid with a chrysanthemum pattern that reflects Koreans’ enjoyment of both the poem "Drinking Wine" and the blessings of longevity associated with the Double Nine Festival. The flower design on the saucer is less delicate than the cup, as the cup and saucer were originally from different sets; they were later paired together after each lost its mate.
A celadon, a gray-green glaze, cup stand features a lobed, petal-shaped rim and a central raised holder. Inlaid black and white floral motifs decorate the rim, while carved lotus petals wrap around the holder's base. The vessel sits on a flared foot with matching petal edges. Fine cracks web across the smooth surface, and a light-colored interior is visible at the top.

Saucer

1100s

Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)

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