LOT 159:
A BLACK STONEWARE COMPRESSED GLOBULAR FLASK Korea, Goryeo dynasty, 12th-13th ...
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A BLACK STONEWARE COMPRESSED GLOBULAR FLASK
Korea, Goryeo dynasty, 12th-13th century
The flattened circular body decorated with a dense series of concentric circles in slight relief.
25 cm
Provenance: ambassador Francesco Rausi.
The shape of this kind of flask is somewhat reminiscent of a turtle.
Used to contain water or alcoholic beverages, these containers could be suspended from the belt with a lace.