Accession Number
2004/1.234

Title
Octagonal faceted bowl with inlaid design of paired chrysanthemums on outer side

Artist(s)
Korean

Artist Nationality
Korean (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
late 13th century to early 14th century

Medium & Support
Stoneware with celadon glaze

Dimensions
1 13/16 x 4 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (4.5 x 12 x 12 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Bruce and Inta Hasenkamp and Museum purchase made possible by Elder and Mrs. Sang-Yong Nam

Subject matter
An octagonal dish inlaid with a chrysanthemum design with white and black slip on each facet.

Physical Description

This octagonal dish is inlaid with a chrysanthemum design with white and black slip on each facet. Its outer base is entirely glazed and has three quartzite spur marks. The inner surface is undecorated but covered in crackles, revealing the gray body. The glaze was oxidized during ring, leaving many areas brown.
[Korean Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art (2014) p.117]
 

Primary Object Classification
Ceramic

Primary Object Type
bowl

Additional Object Classification(s)
Decorative Arts

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
Chrysanthemum (genus)
celadon (glaze)
ceramic (material)
dishes (object genre)
inlay (process)
stoneware (pottery)