Vase (Maebyong) with Stylized Floral Sprays
Unknown
Goryeo dynasty (918–1392), 12th century
Medium
Stoneware with celadon glaze and underglaze painting
Dimensions
25.5 × 16.5 cm (10 1/16 × 6 1/2 in.); Diam.: 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.)
Classification
vase
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
21959
About the Artist
Unknown
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