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Marbling is a technique that coarsely blends clays with different levels of iron to create a decorative pattern—as is evident when one examines the unglazed portions of this covered box. The dynamic swirls of light and dark clay that animate the box are further enhanced by the application of a celadon glaze. Covered boxes of this type would have held cosmetics or ink paste.
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청자 연리문 합
靑磁練理文盒
Title: Marbled covered box
Period: Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)
Date: 12th–13th century
Culture: Korea
Medium: Stoneware with celadon glaze
Dimensions: H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Purchase, Michael and Kathleen Linburn Gift, 2024
Accession Number: 2024.338a, b
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