Prunus Vase with Inlaid Clouds and Flying Cranes Design, 1300s. Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392). Celadon ware with inlaid white and black slip decoration; outer diameter: cm (8 1/16 in.); overall: 37 cm (14 9/16 in.). As early as the seventh century, the practice of drinking tea and wine became an important part of elite culture in Korea. Once used to store alcoholic beverages, this type of vase features a wide body followed by a sharply rounded shoulder, a short neck and a small opening. Most of the remaining examples no longer have a lid, but originally it may have had a lid that not o
Prunus Vase with Inlaid Clouds and Flying Cranes Design, 1300s. Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392). Celadon ware with inlaid white and black slip decoration; outer diameter: cm (8 1/16 in.); overall: 37 cm (14 9/16 in.). As early as the seventh century, the practice of drinking tea and wine became an important part of elite culture in Korea. Once used to store alcoholic beverages, this type of vase features a wide body followed by a sharply rounded shoulder, a short neck and a small opening. Most of the remaining examples no longer have a lid, but originally it may have had a lid that not only covered the opening, but also served as a cup.
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