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Oil bottle decorated with peony leaves

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, bulbous vase with a short neck and small opening. The vase is primarily beige with a greenish tint and features a design of stylized peony leaves in a darker green. The leaves have curved stems and rounded tips. A small, golden-brown rim surrounds the opening. The background is gray, with the vase casting a shadow to the right. The artist's work is titled "Oil bottle decorated with peony leaves".

Artwork details

Date:
late 12th century
Medium:
Stoneware with reverse-inlaid design under celadon glaze
Culture:
Korea
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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