Exquisite Lotus Form Celadon Saucer, 12th Century

Korean: Ceramics: Celadon Pre 1492: item #1119712
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Exquisite Lotus Form Celadon Saucer with the most desirable sea-green color found only in 12th Century Korean celadon. This is the color that inspired the Chinese to refer to Korean celadon as "first under Heaven". The Korean love of forms from nature is evident here in the graceful foliate shape of this saucer. The raised receptacle is a carved and incised upturned lotus, the Buddhist symbol of purity and rebirth. The beautiful blue-green celadon glaze has pooled deeply in the carving of the up... Click for details

12th Century Octagonal Inlaid and Carved Celadon Bowl

Korean: Ceramics: Celadon Pre 1492: item #1119707
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12th Century Octagonal Celadon Bowl with white slip inlaid orchids on rocks and a carved floral scroll on the interior rim. The orchid was a favorite symbol of Korean scholars. It represents modesty and purity, and the rock represents eternity. So the combination of rock and orchid has the important meaning of eternal adherence to principle. 5w x 1.25h inches, 12.5w x 3h cm.

12th Century Lotus Form Celadon Cup w/ Incised Flowers

Korean: Ceramics: Celadon Pre 1492: item #1119706
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12th Century Lotus Form Celadon Cup with delicately incised peonies (symbol of prosperity), an incised floral scroll around the outer rim, and a carved chrysanthemum (symbol of abundance) in the bottom of the cup. The base and body of the cup are in the form of lotus blossom petals, a symbol of rebirth and purity. There is some loss to a few petals. 3w x 2.5h inches, 7.5w x 6.5h cm.

Korean Koryo dynasty slip inlaid celadon bowl

Korean: Ceramics: Celadon Pre 1492: item #1113860

Koryo dynasty celadon bowl. The cavetto with inlaid white slip decoration including ornamental band inside the rim and four strawberry sprays surrounding centered chrysanthemum flowerhead within double ring. The exterior with white and black slip inlaid decoration of two graduated bands of chrysanthemum roundels within double rings. The olive green glaze pooling to blue-green and burned in the kiln to a drab tone on a portion of the exterior. 12th to 13th century. Good condition. Diameter 7 3/8... Click for details

Very Rare 12th Century Celadon Bowl w/ Incised Parrots

Korean: Ceramics: Celadon Pre 1492: item #1102278
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Very Rare 12th Century Celadon Bowl with Incised Parrots and Clouds. Parrots are a very rare motif and celadon with parrots is a highly desirable object for collectors. The incising is very fine and subtle, in keeping with the Korean aesthetic. Museum catalog mark on the bottom. Width: 6 inches (15cm), Height: 1.5 inches (4 cm).

12th Century Pure Celadon Bowl with Perfect Color

Korean: Ceramics: Celadon Pre 1492: item #1102274
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12th Century Pure Celadon Bowl with perfect color and a beautiful crackle pattern. Museum catalog mark on the bottom. Width: 5.5 inches (14cm), Height: 1.5 inches (4 inches).

12th Century Korean Celadon Lotus Bowl

Korean: Ceramics: Celadon Pre 1492: item #1094247
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12th Century Korean Celadon Bowl with Molded Lotus Design. Very fine jade green color. Repair to the side. 6.5 inches (16.5cm) wide, 3 inches (7.5 cm) high.

Celadon Bowl with Elaborate Gold Paint and Slip Inlay

Korean: Ceramics: Celadon Pre 1492: item #1079127
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Rare 12th Century Celadon Bowl with Elaborate Gold Painting and Black and White Slip Inlay Design of Willow Trees (ancient symbol of peace and contentment), Duck Family (symbol of blissful family life), Pampas Grass (symbol of autumn), Bullocho (mythical longevity plant), Lotus Blossoms (symbol of purity and rebirth), Chrysanthemums (symbol of well-being and abundance), and Orchids (symbol of modesty). Real gold paint is used throughout, for the bullocho, the pampas flowers, the three rings that... Click for details

12th Century Celadon Foliate Bowl

Korean: Ceramics: Celadon Pre 1492: item #1079126
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12th Century Celadon Foliate Bowl. A rare form that is molded into a lotus blossom with a foliate rim and deeply carved lotus interior with a beautifully pooled glaze in the recesses of the carving. The lotus is the symbol of rebirth and purity, because the lotus blossom rises above the muck of the pond to show its face to the Sun. 4w x 1h inches, 10w x 2.5h cm.

12th Century Pure Celadon Pitcher

Korean: Ceramics: Celadon Pre 1492: item #1079124
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12th Century Pure Celadon Pitcher, 8.5h x 5w inches, 21.5h x 13w cm.