This large celadon bowl, which was reportedly excavated from the tomb of Mun Gongyu (文公裕, a Goryeo literati official), is Korea’s oldest surviving inlay celadon with an estimated date: the 13th year (1159) of Goryeo’s King Uijong (r. 1146-1170). It was found along with a document relating the identity and achievements of the deceased. This dish is obviously highly valued as an artifact for studying the development of the inlay technique, but it is also an exceptional artwork in and of itself. The interior of the bowl features three separate layers of inlay design: at the center, a chrysanthemum is inlaid with white clay, followed by a vine design made with an inverse inlay technique, with a different style of vine design at the top. Inside the footring, there are three exposed spots revealing traces of quartzite. As opposed to the more refined celadon ware of the early 12th century, this bowl has some hairline cracks and a thicker coat of glaze. Nonetheless, it is apparent that the artisan tried to use a more transparent glaze in order to maximize the effect of the inlay.