Maebyeong with peonies 11th-12th century

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This 11th-12th century Korean Maebyeong is a stoneware bottle with a unique slip-decorated surface. The ceramic vessel is adorned with a design of peonies, a flower commonly associated with prosperity and good fortune in Korean culture. This bottle, now housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, exemplifies the artistry of the Goryeo dynasty, a period known for its refined ceramic traditions. The simple yet elegant design and delicate brushwork highlight the beauty of the vessel and its artistic significance.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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The elongated tapering body, short neck, and narrow mouth identify this vessel as a type of vase known as a “plum vase.” Informed by similar vases imported from China, this style of vase took its Korean name, maebyeong, from the transliteration of the Chinese name, meiping..