Celadon Jar with Four Lugs and Inlaid Cloud and Crane Design

Unknown artist

Goryeo Dynasty

Ceramics - Celadon

National Museum of Korea

A celadon jar with a lid is decorated with inlaid designs of cranes and clouds. It has four lugs around its shoulder. A celadon jar with a lid is decorated with inlaid designs of cranes and clouds. It has four lugs around its shoulder. This is an early example of celadon inlaid with a crane design. As the bird symbolizes a noble spirit and longevity, it appeared frequently on inlaid celadon ware. The body is decorated with clouds (in the shape of the Chinese character “之”) drifting through a blue sky while cranes fly freely between the clouds. These elegant designs showcase an aspect of the Goryeo aristocracy lifestyle. Location: Celadon Exhibition: Celadon Jar with Inlaid Cloud and Crane Design Accession number: Bongwan1984