Spittoon
mid-12th century
Maker Unknown
Asian Art
Vessels with wide, flaring rims were used to catch the water when rinsing out teapots and drinking cups. This example is very finely carved and exemplifies the almost-blue color achieved in the finest Goryeo celadons.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Ceramic
- Formatted Medium
- Stoneware with celadon glaze
- Locations
- Place made: Korea
- Dynasty
- Goryeo Dynasty
- Dimensions
- Height: 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm) Diameter at mouth: 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm) Diameter at base: 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm)
- Departments
- Asian Art
- Accession Number
- 2001.31
- Credit Line
- Gift of the Asian Art Council in memory of Pauline B. Falk
- Exhibitions
- Arts of Korea
- Rights Statement
- Creative Commons-BY
- Museum Location
- Asian Galleries, South, 2nd floor
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