Asian Art
Celadon Cup with Molded Lotus Petal Design
CeramicsVessel
Details
- Author / creator
- Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)
- Object type
- Ceramics
- Date or period
- 1100s–1200s
- Dimensions summary
- height: 11 cm; Diameter of rim: 10.7 cm; Diameter of foot: 8.7 cm
- Maker or workshop
- Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)
- Period / style
- Goryeo dynasty period
- Place of origin
- Korea
- Acquisition method
- Purchase
- Credit line
- Purchased with the Art Fund grant and Friends of the Ashcombe Museum, 2024
- Image rights
- Public domain (CC0)
About this object
Celadon wares intended for everyday use—such as this dish—were among the most common burial objects placed in tombs during the Goryeo period (918–1392). Furnishing tombs with elaborate assemblages of objects was believed to honor the deceased and provide comfort in the afterlife. This dish, featuring the lotus petal motif, was likely a cherished possession that accompanied its owner to their final resting place.
Materials and technique
Celadon
