13th century
Korea
Object qualities
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Objectinterior decoration: Covered box
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumStoneware with inlaid and reverse-inlaid decoration of chrysanthemums and floral scrolls under celadon glaze
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SizeH. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Diam. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)
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Geography details
Korea -
Country today
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Date13th 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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This sumptuously decorated container, probably used as a cosmetics box, would have held a set of smaller celadon boxes for makeup.
