VASE MAEBYONGen sandstone, decorated with lotus... Lot 5

VASE MAEBYONGen sandstone, decorated with lotus carved under celadon cover, the underside left bare earth. (The neck restored with kintsugi gold lacquer; cracks and some scratches). Korea, Koryo period, 12th century. AN INCISED CELADON GLAZED VASE, MAEBYONG, GORYEO PERIOD, 12TH CENTURY. HIGH. 33 CM (13 IN.)PROVENANCEParke-Bernet Galleries Inc, New York, February 19-20, 1953, lot 306 : Celadon Gallipot with incised decoration/Korai/Small-mouthed vase etched with lotus sprays, and enveloped in a minutely crackled sea green glaze. Lip repaired. Has stand. (Benjamin)/Height 13 inches". The sale catalogue and the auction form will be given to the buyer. WORK IN REPORT Our vase is similar to the one offered to the Musée national des arts asiatiques-Guimet by the Société des Amis du Musée Guimet in 1998. It is inventoried there under the number MA 6344.