Bowl and Saucer with Incised Lotus and Peony Design
Unknown Artist
1100s
Medium
pottery
Dimensions
h. 9 cm · diam. 17.9 cm
Classification
Ceramic
Department
Korean Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of John L. Severance
Accession Number
1918.455
About this artwork
As early as the seventh century, the practice of drinking tea and wine became an important part of elite culture in Korea. Elites of the Goryeo period commissioned a variety of types of utensils and vessels including this saucer paired with a large bowl, to make their drinking experience more exciting.