Cup and stand decorated with lotus seeds and petals

first half of the 12th century

Not on view

Lotus seeds and petals are carved on and around the raised center of this stand. When the cup is placed atop it, only the petals are visible.

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청자 음각 연꽃 무늬 잔 받침 고려
靑磁陰刻蓮花文盞臺高麗
Title: Cup and stand decorated with lotus seeds and petals
Period: Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)
Date: first half of the 12th century
Culture: Korea
Medium: Stoneware with incised design under celadon glaze
Dimensions: Overall: H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); Diam. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1916
Object Number: 16.143.2a, b
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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