Plum Vase (Maebyeong) with Clouds, Cranes, and Children Motifs

Plum Vase (Maebyeong) with Clouds, Cranes, and Children Motifs

Goryeo dynasty (918–1392), late 12th century · Korea

Stoneware with red and white slip and celadon glaze

Art Institute of Chicago · Medieval (500–1500) · CC0 · Gift of Mr. Russell Tyson

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