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Celadons, spoons, seals, and bronze mirrors were the most common burial objects in tombs during the Goryeo period (918–1392). Furnishing tombs with an elaborate assemblage of objects was believed to honor and comfort the newly dead. Generally, Goryeo tombs were left untouched until the late 19th century. During the colonial period (1910–45), however, Japanese archaeologists competitively excavated the tombs located in Kaeseong, the former capital of the Goryeo period. This elegant floral-shaped cup was probably one of those grave goods excavated during the Japanese colonial period.
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145329
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Floral-shaped Bowl
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145329
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Floral-shaped Bowl
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Celadons, spoons, seals, and bronze mirrors were the most common burial objects in tombs during the Goryeo period (918–1392). Furnishing tombs with an elaborate assemblage of objects was believed to honor and comfort the newly dead. Generally, Goryeo tombs were left untouched until the late 19th century. During the colonial period (1910–45), however, Japanese archaeologists competitively excavated the tombs located in Kaeseong, the former capital of the Goryeo period. This elegant floral-shaped cup was probably one of those grave goods excavated during the Japanese colonial period.
date
1100s
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CC0
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CC0
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en
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Q79923342
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Ceramic
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1
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Overall: 7.6 cm (3 in.)
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Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)
accession
1970.56
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Ceramic, glazed
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Floral-shaped Bowl (청자 꽃모양 잔 [靑磁花形盞]), 1100s. Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392). Ceramic, glazed; overall: 7.6 cm (3 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Karl Martoch, 1970.560
titleInOriginalLanguage
청자 꽃모양 잔 [靑磁花形盞]
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Korean Art
didYouKnow
Elites of the Goryeo period are known for their love of drinking tea and wine. This type of delicate-looking cup not only made their drinking experience more enjoyable, but also showed their refined taste.
citations
citation
<em>Goryeo Dynasty: Korea's Age of Enlightenment, 918-1392</em>. San Francisco: Asian Art Museum, 2003.
citation
<em>Goryeo: The Glory of Korea </em>[대고려, 그 찬란한 도전]. Seoul: National Museum of Korea, 2018.
citation
<em>Sparkles of Jade: Goryeo Celadon</em> [高麗青磁 : ヒスイのきらめき]. Ōsaka: Ōsaka: Shiritsu Tōyō Tōji Bijutsukan, 2018.
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Gift of Mrs. Karl Martoch
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2026-05-29 07:27:47.426000
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145329
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Korean Art
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Korean Art
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Ceramic, glazed
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