A Very Rare Incised and Carved Korean Celadon Ewer with Lid -13th C
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A Very Rare Incised and Carved Korean Celadon Ewer with Lid -13th C:
$6500.00
A Very Rare Celadon Ewer Incised and Carved Lid-13th C.:
Korea, Koryo Period, 12th -13th Century,
This unusual/rare shape of ewer has low mouth with a drop lid, this one has a tall,
straight mouth with a cover.( The existing lid is not original to the ewer probablely),
the body of globular form resting on raised circular base and molded
with a slightly curved spout and loop handle with attachment ring, the lid (not an original lid with the ewer) is
in the shape of an upside-down lotus flower, the lid knob is in the form of a lotus blossom just unfurling from the bud.
This ewer has a rich, glossy grayish blue celadon glaze applied over all and 6 spur marks on the foot.
It is in very fine condition without any major damages except one tiny lid’s rim and loop chip.
It measures 7 1/2” h. x 7 1/4” d.(19cm x 8.5cm) including lid,