This celadon ceramic vase features a Maebyeong (Prunus Vase) style from the Sung Dynasty in China. By the time this vase was made, however, Goryeo (918-1392) had already established its own style characterized by a more expansive form and elegantly-curved lines. An increasingly-important achievement of Goryeo ceramic ware in the world's ceramics history is the introduction of the inlaying technique to the art of pottery. In this porcelain vase, whose form, size and luxuriousness make it one of the greatest masterpieces of its kind. The peony design exhibits the traditional inlaying technique by which flowers are in white slip whereas the stalks and leaves are expressed in fine black. The flowers are highlighted by delightful red copper touches.

Korean celadon pottery is renowned the world over since Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392) for its exquisite inlaid designs, voluminous form, elegantly-curved lines and mysterious color, the color of the sky after a rainstorm during an autumn afternoon. Read More

Size: Widest Diameter 8.3" x Height 14.8" (21 x 37.5cm)