Bottle
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Object Label
Many of the ceramic forms made during the Goryeo period likely existed in bronze as well, but metal was often melted down for reuse, so bronzes are far more rare. This type of vessel was most likely used for serving wine. The ceramic piece here is a very early example of Goryeo celadon: the glaze is still somewhat yellow brown, and the carved decoration is more clearly handwrought than later examples.
Caption
Bottle, 12th–13th century. Bronze, Height: 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm) Diameter at mouth: 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm) Diameter at base: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm) Diameter at widest point: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Robert S. Anderson, 82.171.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 82.171.1_PS11.jpg)
Collection
Collection
Title
Bottle
Date
12th–13th century
Dynasty
Goryeo Dynasty
Geography
Place made: Korea
Medium
Bronze
Classification
Dimensions
Height: 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm) Diameter at mouth: 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm) Diameter at base: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm) Diameter at widest point: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Robert S. Anderson
Accession Number
82.171.1
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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