An extremely interesting small celadon vase
With a well-curved globular body surmounted by a flaring neck and wide rim. Decorated in white and black slip with delicate little flowers and vines under the bright green crackled glaze. Underside and foot ring glazed with three spur marks from firing (very rare).
Diameter: 6.5cm, Height: 4.5cm
Style of: Goryeo Dynasty (12th century AD), age determination uncertain
Minor rim chip restored in gold lacquer
Orientations, 1988, pg.23. Exhibition of Korean Art catalogue, The Hague, 1961, no 76 and 77.