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Floral-shaped Cup
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About this work
As early as the seventh century, the practice of drinking tea became an important part of elite culture in Korea. In enjoying teas, elites commissioned a variety of types of utensils and vessels including this delicate-looking cup, not only to make their tea-drinking experience more exciting, but also to show their refined taste. This cup is coupled with the cup stand (1921.617).
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineFloral-shaped Cup (청자 꽃모양 잔 [靑磁花形盞]), 1100s. Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392). Pottery; diameter of base: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.); overall: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of John L. Severance, 1921.616
