국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Celadon Incense Burner with Dragon Decoration
  • Nationality/Period

    Goryeo Dynasty

  • Provenance

    Gaeseong area

  • Materials

    Ceramics - Celadon

  • Category

    life in society - life in ceremony - religious ceremonies - the smoke of incense

  • Dimensions

    H. 22.7cm

  • Accession Number

    Deoksu 5146

This incense burner excavated in Gaeseong has a lid, round body, and three legs in the shape of an animal’s face. When incense is burned inside, the scent discharges from the mouth of the dragon decoration. This type of incense burner began to be produced in the mid-11th century and is believed to have been consistently produced through the early 13th century. The sculpted celadon incense burners of the Goryeo Dynasty gradually evolved into a uniquely creative form boasting a distinctive elegance and outstanding sculptural beauty.