Photo: National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, Republic of Korea

Bowl

13th-14th century

Korean Koryo celadons are rightly known the world over for their aesthetic of elegant restraint. This greenish grey stoneware is inlaid in white with auspicious designs of clouds and the wish-granting ruyi-head motif. Three flying cranes in white and black slip further embellish the bowl's interior and signify the desire for long life.

Stoneware with inlaid slip decoration and celadon glaze

2 11/16 x 7 5/8 in. (6.8 x 19.3cm)

Gift of Sarah C. Lindblad

79.78

Photo: National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, Republic of Korea

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Meot: Korean Art from the Frank Bayley Collection, August 28, 2024 - March 9, 2025.

Published References"Korean Art Collection in the Seattle Art Museum, U.S.A." Tajaon Kwangyaoksi: Kungnip Munhwaja Yaonguso, 2015., pg. 63.

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