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As early as the seventh century, the practice of drinking tea became an important part of elite culture in Korea. In enjoying teas, elites commissioned a variety of types of utensils and vessels including this delicate-looking cup stand, not only to make their tea-drinking experience more exciting, but also to show their refined taste.
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98777
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Floral-shaped Cup Stand
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98777
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Floral-shaped Cup Stand
description
As early as the seventh century, the practice of drinking tea became an important part of elite culture in Korea. In enjoying teas, elites commissioned a variety of types of utensils and vessels including this delicate-looking cup stand, not only to make their tea-drinking experience more exciting, but also to show their refined taste.
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1200s
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en
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Q79485582
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Ceramic
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Outer diameter: 16.9 cm (6 5/8 in.); Overall: 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in.)
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Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)
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1918.456
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Floral-shaped Cup Stand (청자 꽃모양 잔탁 [靑磁花形盞托]), 1200s. Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392). Pottery; outer diameter: 16.9 cm (6 5/8 in.); overall: 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of John L. Severance, 1918.456
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청자 꽃모양 잔탁 [靑磁花形盞托]
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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 stands 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
Jang, Nam-won. "The Tea and Celadons during the Goryeo Dynasty : Considering the Celadon Tea Utensils [고려시대 茶文化와 靑瓷]." <em>Misulsa nondan</em> (2007): 129-162.
citation
Lee, Yun-jin. “ A Study on Ceramic Jantak(盞托) of Goryeo Period [고려시대 청자잔탁 연구].” <em>Misulsahak yeongu </em>(2012): 35-69.
citation
<em>Goryeo: The Glory of Korea </em>[대고려, 그 찬란한 도전]. Seoul: National Museum of Korea, 2018.
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Gift of John L. Severance
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2026-06-18 15:02:18.802000
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98777
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Korean Art
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Korean Art
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pottery
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