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As symbols of abundance and good fortune, peonies are a popular motif. Instead of full blossoms, peony leaves are charmingly depicted on the bottle.
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청자 상감 모란 무늬 기름병 고려
青磁 象嵌 牡丹文 油甁 高麗
Title: Oil bottle decorated with peony leaves
Period: Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)
Date: second half 12th century
Culture: Korea
Medium: Stoneware with inlaid design under celadon glaze
Dimensions: H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); Diam. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Gift of R. H. Macy and Co., 1919
Accession Number: 19.39.22
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