Maebyeong with lotus decoration late 11th–early 12th century Korea The effect of the delicately carved lotus design under the translucent celadon glaze is subtle. Literally meaning “plum bottle,” maebyeong is a shape inspired by contemporaneous and earlier Chinese vessels. Korean celadon maebyeong developed fuller forms: broad shoulders, as in this piece, or curvilinear contours, as in an example with cranes and clouds displayed Maebyeong with lotus decoration. Korea. late 11th–early 12th century. Stoneware with carved and incised design under celadon glaze. Goryeo dynasty (918–1392).
Maebyeong with lotus decoration late 11th–early 12th century Korea The effect of the delicately carved lotus design under the translucent celadon glaze is subtle. Literally meaning “plum bottle,” maebyeong is a shape inspired by contemporaneous and earlier Chinese vessels. Korean celadon maebyeong developed fuller forms: broad shoulders, as in this piece, or curvilinear contours, as in an example with cranes and clouds displayed Maebyeong with lotus decoration. Korea. late 11th–early 12th century. Stoneware with carved and incised design under celadon glaze. Goryeo dynasty (918–1392). Ceramics
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