- Exhibition Name
Celadon Jar with Inlaid Peony Design
- Nationality/Period
Goryeo Dynasty
- Provenance
Gaeseong area
- Materials
Ceramics - Celadon
- Category
Food - Tableware - Storage Carriage - Jar
- Dimensions
H. 19.8cm, (mouth) D. 20.6cm
- Designation
National Treasure98
- Accession Number
Deoksu6238
- Location
Celadon
Along with celadon pottery, bronzeware was widespread during the Goryeo Dynasty. Celadon vessels often mimicked the shape and form of contemporaneous bronzeware, as exemplified in this two-handled jar. The animal designs of the handles also originated from bronze. This jar is relatively large for Goryeo celadon, and it was likely used to hold water or other liquid. The large, distinct form of the jar is nicely complemented by the peony design inlaid on the front and back. The stamen, pistil, and petals of the peony are inlaid in white clay with a very thin black outline, and the veins of the petals are etched in to add more detail. The petals were inlaid rather thickly, causing some swelling in certain areas. The entire jar was thinly and evenly coated with a grayish-green glaze, producing a jade hue. The glaze is highly transparent with a fine gloss effect.