Highlights
Celadon Jar with Four Lugs and Inlaid Cloud and Crane Design
- Exhibition Name
Celadon Jar with Inlaid Cloud and Crane Design
- Nationality/Period
Goryeo Dynasty
- Materials
Ceramics - Celadon
- Category
Food - Tableware - Storage Carriage - Jar
- Dimensions
H. 23.8cm, (mouth) D. 9.0cm, (bottom) D. 12.7cm
- Accession Number
Bongwan1984
- Location
Celadon
This is an early example of celadon inlaid with a crane design. As the bird symbolizes a noble spirit and longevity, it appeared frequently on inlaid celadon ware. The body is decorated with clouds (in the shape of the Chinese character “之”) drifting through a blue sky while cranes fly freely between the clouds. These elegant designs showcase an aspect of the Goryeo aristocracy lifestyle.