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Discover the pinnacle of Korean craftsmanship in the "Sculpted Celadon of the Goryeo Dynasty" exhibition at the National Museum of Korea.
This special exhibit showcases celadon from the 913-1392 Goryeo Kingdom, known for its intricate designs and stunning jade-green glaze. Each piece, shaped to mimic natural and mythological forms, represents the zenith of Goryeo's artistic and technical mastery in ceramics.
Experience the exquisite beauty of these pieces until March 3, 2025.
A visitor takes a photo of "Dragon-Carp-shaped Ewer" from the 12th-century Goryeo era during a press preview of the exhibit "Sculpted Celadon of the Goryeo Dynasty" at the National Museum of Korea in central Seoul, Monday. This ewer, which melds the features of a fish and a dragon into a mythical creature and can hold about 800 milliliters, showcases the refined yet magnificent style that exemplifies the aesthetic preferences of Goryeo's upper class. Yonhap
A visitor looks at sculpted celadon from the Goryeo era at the National Museum of Korea, Monday. Goryeo artisans perfected their unique artistic approach to sculptural celadon by incorporating external influences. Yonhap
The "Celadon with Openwork Design Incense Burner" from the 12th century, which stands out as an exceptionally original piece of Goryeo sculpted celadon, is on view at the National Museum of Korea, Monday. It features a spherical lid with intricate openwork, a flower-shaped body and rabbit-shaped ornaments that support the incense burner and is designated as Korea's National Treasure. Yonhap
A visitor takes a look at melon- and gourd-shaped celadon pieces at the National Museum of Korea, Monday. Yonhap
Kim Jae-hong, director general of the National Museum of Korea, speaks during a press preview of the "Sculpted Celadon of the Goryeo Dynasty" exhibit at the National Museum of Korea, Monday. Yonhap
The "Lion-shaped Incense Burner," right, is on display as part of the "Sculpted Celadon of the Goryeo Dynasty" exhibition at the National Museum of Korea, Monday. Its unique green hue, also known as "bisaek" in Korean, and delicate shape exemplify the advanced artistry of Goryeo-era sculptural celadon. Yonhap
The "Arhat Image" sculptures, crafted in celadon, demonstrate the material's diverse use, including for religious sculptures in Buddhism and Taoism. Yonhap
"Turtle-Dragon-shaped Incense Burner" from the 12th-century Goryeo period showcases the lively depiction of animals, plants and mythical creatures in celadon by Goryeo craftsmen. Yonhap
