Oil Bottle with Chrysanthemum Sprays
Unknown
Goryeo dynasty (918–1392), 13th century
Medium
Stoneware with celadon glaze and underglaze inlaic decoration of black and white clay
Dimensions
Diam.: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.)
Classification
stoneware
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
21996
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...