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Water Ewer for Rituals with Incised Parrot Design

청자 음각 앵무새무늬 정병

1100s
(918–1392)
stoneware with celadon glaze, incised and carved decoration
Overall: 36.2 x 14 cm (14 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.)
Gift of John L. Severance 1921.631.a
Location: 236 Korean
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This distinctively shaped vessel is called a kundika in Sanskrit, simply referring to a water bottle.

Description

This distinctively shaped celadon vessel is a kundika. With a spout on one side, this type of vessel is often used in Buddhist purification rituals. Unlike most existing examples that have an image of a willow tree, this work has a rare flying phoenix design incised on its surface.
Water Ewer for Rituals with Incised Parrot Design

Water Ewer for Rituals with Incised Parrot Design

1100s

Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)

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