Ewer in the shape of a melon with inlaid floral and butterfly designs / Artist Unknown, Korea

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Accession Number
1973/2.33
Title
Ewer in the shape of a melon with inlaid floral and butterfly designs
Artist Nationality
Korean
Medium and Support
stoneware with celadon glaze
Object Creation Date
circa 12th century - 13th century
Dimensions
17.8 cm x 6 cm (7 in. x 2 3/8 in.)
Physical Description
It is in the shape of a sectioned melon. The body is vertically divided into ten sections and to create an embossed effect, the grooves between each two sections were pressed down slightly. The lid has a loop attached at the top. It is decorated on all sides with black and white inlaid design of butterfly, chrysanthemum and peony with stem and foliage. The spout and handle was broken and restored. The lid seems to be fake.
Subject Matter
broken handle not original, badly restored spout, lid is fake, a married piece
(visiting Korean curators from Ehwa University, notes by Min Li 7/07)
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949 x 1171
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1973/2.33
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"Ewer in the shape of a melon with inlaid floral and butterfly designs; Artist Unknown, Korea." In the digital collection University of Michigan Museum of Art. https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/musart/x-1973-sl-2.33/1973_2.33.jpg. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed March 28, 2024.
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