Celadon Ewer in the Shape of a Fish-dragon
126th-century Goryeo-ware celadon
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The Celadon Ewer in the Shape of a Fish-dragon (Korean: 청자 어룡형 주전자; Hanja: 靑磁 魚龍形 注子) is a 12th-century piece of Korean celadon pottery, designated as a National Treasure in South Korea, where it is held by the National Museum of Korea.[1] The U-shaped celadon, which has a height of 24.4 centimeters and a 10.3 base diameter, is shaped like a mythical fish dragon, with teeth, fins, and tails.[2][3]
- National Museum of Korea (current)
- Gangjin (original)
Celadon Ewer in the Shape of a Fish-dragon | |
| Location |
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|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37.5242°N 126.9803°E |
| Completion date | 12th century CE |
| Designated | 1962-12-20 |
| Reference no. | 61 |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 청자 어룡형 주전자 |
| Hanja | 靑磁 魚龍形 注子 |
| RR | cheongja eoryonghyeong jujeonja |
| MR | ch'ŏngja ŏryonghyŏng chujŏnja |
The fish-dragon ewer holds its unique form, a finely detailed design with its glaze color.[4] The fins and frills are dispersed throughout the body, with its tail pointing upward.[5] The twisted lotus stem is attached to the back of the ewer as a handle and its base is adorned with the lotus petal.[6][7]