Kundika (holy water bottle) high shouldered, ovoid body with tall neck and small spout; celadon, olive green glaze

Water Vessel, 14th century

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The elegant shape of the ritual bronze kundika was so admired during the Goryeo dynasty that potters also produced porcelain examples with celadon glaze. The aristocracy used these vessels for decoration.

Details
Title
Water Vessel
Role
Artist
Dimension
10 3/4 in. (27.31 cm)
Accession Number
76.72.42
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Kundika (holy water bottle) high shouldered, ovoid body with tall neck and small spout; celadon, olive green glaze