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Sokkuram Cave Temple, South Korea Sokkuram Cave Temple, South Korea
Korean Celadon Vessel Korean Celadon Vessel
Korean Ceramics, Koryŏ Dynasty Korean Ceramics, Koryŏ Dynasty

Korean Celadon Vessel

Korean Celadon Vessel
This is an example of celadon from the Korean Koryŏ (Goryeo) dynasty (918-1392). It is light green celadon with inlaid mishima decoration. The unique color is the result of combining the gray clay underneath with the translucent green glaze on top. The floral designs are carved into the surface and filled with white and brown clay.
Bridgeman Art Library, London/New York
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Korea, South; Korean Art and Architecture
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