Asian Art

Celadon Melon-shaped Bottle

The celadon melon-shaped bottle (Korean: 청자 참외 모양 병) is a Korean ceramic bottle from the Goryeo period, widely recognized for its elegant synthesis of natural form, exquisite jade-green glaze, and masterful potting. The artpiece is designated as the 94th National Treasures of South Korea. It is currently preserved in the collection of the National Museum of Korea in Seoul.

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• ▸Book illustration
• ▸Bird trapping
• ▸Ansan

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