A Celadon and Reverse-Inlaid Stoneware Ewer Koryo Dynasty (second half 12th Century) Of melon form moulded with a curved spout in the form of a single, curled lotus leaf with jagged outline where it is attached to the body at the base of the spout and with veins delineated by fine, incised lines; the fully-rounded body designed in reverse-inlay technique with elegant lotus arabesques on arching stems strung with serrated grape leaves which stand out against the surrounding white slip; the vessel also decorated with a translucent green celadon glaze with emerald flushes, high gloss and dense crackle; base circular and shallow within the ring foot with five spur marks 71/8in. (18cm.) high; 9in. (23cm.) diameter
A Celadon and Reverse-Inlaid Stoneware Ewer Koryo Dynasty (second half 12th Century) Of melon form moulded with a curved spout in the form of a single, curled lotus leaf with jagged outline where it is attached to the body at the base of the spout and with veins delineated by fine, incised lines; the fully-rounded body designed in reverse-inlay technique with elegant lotus arabesques on arching stems strung with serrated grape leaves which stand out against the surrounding white slip; the vessel also decorated with a translucent green celadon glaze with emerald flushes, high gloss and dense crackle; base circular and shallow within the ring foot with five spur marks 71/8in. (18cm.) high; 9in. (23cm.) diameter
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