Melon-shaped Ewer with Chrysanthemum Scroll Design in Underglaze Iron

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Melon-shaped Ewer with Chrysanthemum Scroll Design in Underglaze Iron

Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918-1392), 12th century
Furnishings; Serviceware
Wheel-thrown and molded stoneware with brown painted decoration and green glaze
7 1/8 x 7 3/4 x 6 in. (18.1 x 19.69 x 15.24 cm)
Gift of Nasli M. Heeramaneck (M.73.48.98)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Kuwayama, George.  Chinese Ceramics:  The Heeramaneck Collection.  Los Angeles:  Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1973.
  • Korean Art Collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, U.S.A. Daejeon, Republic of Korea: National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, 2012.