Celadon Ewer in the Shape of a Fish-dragon

Celadon Ewer in the Shape of a Fish-dragon
Celadon Ewer in the Shape of a Fish-dragon
Location
Coordinates37°31′27″N 126°58′49″E / 37.5242°N 126.9803°E / 37.5242; 126.9803
Completion date12th century CE
Designated1962-12-20
Reference no.61
Korean name
Hangul
청자 어룡형 주전자
Hanja
靑磁 魚龍形 注子
RRcheongja eoryonghyeong jujeonja
MRch'ŏngja ŏryonghyŏng chujŏnja

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]

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]

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