Octagonal bowl with floral decoration

Korean Collection

Accession Nr.: 4979
Type: object for daily use; pottery
Date of production:
13th century
Koryo Dynasty
Place of production:
Acquisition: bequest of Zoltán Felvinczi Takács
Materials: stoneware
Techniques: celadon; engraved; scratch
Dimensions: height: 4.3 cm
diameter (base): 7 cm
rimdiameter: 11 cm
Ceramic art is significant branch of Korean applied art. Celadon glazed ceramics have been manufactured in Korea since the end of the 10th century. Chinese Yue ceramics (Five Dynasties Period, 907-960) served as models.