Celadon Gourd-shaped Ewer with Inlaid Peony Design

A Goryeo celadon ewer of the mid-twelfth century in the gourd shape often found among Goryeo wares. It has a spout and a handle, and is 34.4 cm high, 2 cm across the mouth, 16 cm across the widest part and 9.7 cm across the base. The piece harmonises a refined streamlined form with a perfect beauty of proportion; the upper neck is painted with clouds and cranes in black and white inlay. The narrow waist is fluted so that it seems pleated. The lower body is decorated all over with peonies in full bloom, unopened buds and leaves packed closely together. In form and glaze colour its line is very elegant yet stable, and it holds a quiet glow, showing to the full the Goryeo sense of form.

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Where it is

Region

Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Designation

National Treasure · 국보