Bottle and cover

Art Historical Context

This delicate bottle and cover, standing just 5 inches tall, exemplifies the refined ceramic artistry of the Goryeo (918–1392), a golden age for Korean pottery that flourished on the Korean Peninsula. Crafted from clay, this small vessel with its fitted lid reflects the period's emphasis on functional yet elegant forms, often used for storing precious liquids like oils or medicines. Though attributed to an unknown artist and without a precise date, its modest scale suggests it was a personal or item, highlighting the everyday beauty in Goryeo ceramics. The Goryeo era saw ceramics evolve under...