Bowl
Unknown Artist
early 12th century
Medium
Stoneware with mold-relief decoration under celadon glaze
Dimensions
H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Diam. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
Classification
Ceramics
Culture & Period
Korea · Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Samuel T. Peters, 1915
Accession Number
15.29.26
Art Historical Context
This elegant stoneware bowl, crafted in Korea during the early 12th century under the Goryeo dynasty918–1392), exemplifies the pinnacle of Korean ceramic artistry. Small yet perfectly proportioned—standing just 2¼ inches high and 6¼ inches in diameter—it was likely used for everyday rituals or elite dining, reflecting the dynasty's refined aesthetic and Buddhist-influenced culture. Goryeo potters achieved international renown for their celadon wares, which were exported across Asia, symbolizing Korea's technological and artistic prowess. The bowl's standout feature is its mold-relief decorati...