Ewer, 12th or 13th century

Painted celadons dating to the Goryeo dynasty bear resemblance to Chinese Cizhou wares and seem to represent a transition between the plain glazed and the inlaid Korean celadons. More casual in appearance than the inlaid wares, this ewer exhibits a freedom in shape and decoration that is rare among Korean celadons. The blossoms and random dots that decorate this well-proportioned vessel create a spontaneous image quite different from the precision of slip-inlay (sanggam) decoration.