second half of the 12th century
Korea
Object qualities
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Objecttableware: Vase
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumStoneware with inlaid decoration under celadon glaze
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SizeH. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm); Diam. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
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Geography details
Korea -
Country today
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Datesecond half of the 12th century
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CultureKorea
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PeriodGoryeo dynasty (918-1392)
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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The cranes and clouds, popular motifs on Goryeo celadon, are delicately yet expressively rendered. Set against the green color of the glaze, they appear to be floating in the sky.
