Covered box decorated with chrysanthemums and waterfowl among lotus

13th century

Not on view

Chrysanthemums feature prominently on the cover of this box: large and ornate in the center and small and minimalist around the border.

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청자 상감 국화 물가 풍경 무늬 합 고려
靑磁象嵌菊花柳蘆水禽文盒高麗
Title: Covered box decorated with chrysanthemums and waterfowl among lotus
Period: Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)
Date: 13th century
Culture: Korea
Medium: Stoneware with inlaid design under celadon glaze
Dimensions: H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); Diam. 5 1/8 in. (13.0 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Gift of Sadajiro Yamanaka, 1911
Object Number: 11.8.5a, b
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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