<em>Spittoon</em>, mid–12th century. Stoneware with celadon glaze, Height: 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Asian Art Council in memory of Pauline B. Falk, 2001.31. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 2001.31_PS11.jpg)

Spittoon, mid–12th century. Stoneware with celadon glaze, Height: 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Asian Art Council in memory of Pauline B. Falk, 2001.31. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 2001.31_PS11.jpg)

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What is the green color made of in these Goryeo Dynasty stoneware pieces?

This glazing technique you see here is known as celadon and Korean potters have long been known for achieving jade-like colors.

The color is achieved through chemical reactions between iron in the clay, and iron oxide, manganese oxide, and quartz in the glaze when they are placed into a reduction kiln that removes oxygen during the firing process.

Spittoon

Asian Art

On View: Asian Galleries, South, 2nd floor

Vessels with wide, flaring rims were used to catch the water when rinsing out teapots and drinking cups. This example is very finely carved and exemplifies the almost-blue color achieved in the finest Goryeo celadons.

MEDIUM Stoneware with celadon glaze

Place Made: Korea

DATES mid–12th century

DYNASTY Goryeo Dynasty

DIMENSIONS Height: 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm) Diameter at mouth: 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm) Diameter at base: 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm) (show scale)

COLLECTIONS Asian Art

ACCESSION NUMBER 2001.31

CREDIT LINE Gift of the Asian Art Council in memory of Pauline B. Falk

EXHIBITIONS

Arts of Korea

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is on view in Asian Galleries, South, 2nd floor

CAPTION Spittoon, mid–12th century. Stoneware with celadon glaze, Height: 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Asian Art Council in memory of Pauline B. Falk, 2001.31. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: , 2001.31_PS11.jpg)

IMAGE overall, 2001.31_PS11.jpg., 2017

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Download our app and ask your own questions during your visit. Here are some that others have asked.

What is the green color made of in these Goryeo Dynasty stoneware pieces?

This glazing technique you see here is known as celadon and Korean potters have long been known for achieving jade-like colors.