This deep, bowl-like basin would have been paired with a tall, slender wine ewer or bottle and filled with hot water to keep the wine warm. The artisan skillfully utilizes the inlaid slip to create a contrast between the white peony blossom and bud and the black leaves.
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청자 상감 모란 무늬 주전자 받침 고려 靑磁象嵌牡丹文承盤 高麗
Title:Basin decorated with peonies
Period:Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)
Date:second half 12th century
Culture:Korea
Medium:Stoneware with inlaid design under celadon glaze
Dimensions:H. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); Diam. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Classification:Ceramics
Credit Line:Gift of R. H. Macy and Co., 1919
Accession Number:19.39.3
R. H. Macy & Co. , New York (until 1919; donated to MMA)
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