Bowl with Stylized Peonies
Unknown
Goryeo dynasty (918–1392), 12th century
Medium
Celadon-glazed stoneware with underglaze carved and inlaid decoration of black and white clays
Dimensions
7.8 × 19.5 cm (3 1/16 × 7 11/16 in.); Diam.: 19.5 cm (7 11/16 in.)
Classification
bowl
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
21952
About the Artist
Unknown
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