Celadon Prunus Vase with Inlaid Lotus and Willow Design and Inscription of "Deokcheon"

Celadon vessels bearing the inscription "Deokcheon" exist in several examples, but it is rare to find one, like this prunus vase (maebyeong), that combines a well-formed three-dimensional shape with such good condition of both design and glaze and body. In particular, the modified band of ruyi-head motifs, together with the banana-leaf lotus design and the willow design, do not depart significantly from the standard forms of Goryeo inlaid celadon, distinguishing this piece from 15th-century buncheong ware. It is a valuable reference for establishing an important benchmark in tracing the transition from inlaid celadon to buncheong ware.

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Gwanak-gu, Seoul

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Treasure · 보물