Oil Bottle
Artist/Culture
Korean
DateKoryo Dynasty (12–13th century)
Mediumceramic
Dimensions5.1 x 8 cm (2 x 3 1/8 in.)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineHarriet B. Bancroft Fund
Object number1954.52
DescriptionPottery with celadon and inlay.Label TextA container for liquid cosmetics, this bottle had a lid originally. Inlaid black and white decoration of a flower surrounded by petals appears on two sides of the bottle. The black inlay has taken on an attractive greenish color from the celadon glaze, which is a glossy grey-green of even tonality without crackle. ProvenanceMuseum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
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