Saucer
1100s
Maker Unknown
Korean Art
Saucer, 1100s. Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392). Celadon ware with inlaid white and black slip decoration; diameter: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.); overall: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of John L. Severance 1928.171.b This celadon wine cup is inlaid with a chrysanthemum pattern that reflects Koreans’ enjoyment of both the poem "Drinking Wine" and the blessings of longevity associated with the Double Nine Festival. The flower design on the saucer is less delicate than the cup, as the cup and saucer were originally from different sets; they were later paired together after each lost its mate. Elites of the Goryeo period are known for their love of drinking tea and wine. This type of delicate-looking cup stand not only made their drinking experience more enjoyable, but also showed their refined taste.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Ceramic
- Formatted Medium
- Celadon ware with inlaid white and black slip decoration
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.); Overall: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)
- Departments
- Korean Art
- Accession Number
- 1928.171.b
- Credit Line
- Gift of John L. Severance
- Exhibitions
- The Lure of Painted Poetry: Cross-cultural Text and Image in Korean and Japanese Art, Cleveland Museum of Art, (3/27-8/28/11); "The Lure of Painted Poetry" cat. no. 31
- Rights Statement
- CC0
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