국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Iron-glazed Melon-shaped Bottle with Inlaid Lotus Design
  • Exhibition Name

  • Nationality/Period

    Goryeo Dynasty

  • Materials

    Ceramics - Celadon

  • Category

    Housing - Daily Utensils - decoration - flower vase

  • Dimensions

    H. 27.2cm, (mouth) D. 9.4cm

  • Accession Number

    Deoksu 14

  • Location

    Celadon Gallery

This bottle was made out of the same base clay used for celadon ware, but with a high-iron glaze over its entire surface. Iron-glazed bottles such as this are very rare items. Shaped like a melon, it shows a long neck with a flared mouth and features a wide bottom for stability.