oryeo Dynasty Yellowish-brown celadon Small Cup with Willow Design

A small celadon small bowl created during the Goryeo dynasty. The body is bowl-shaped, with visible wheel marks remaining on the interior. One side features a charming, bird-shaped lug handle, with its eye and decorative details rendered in inlay. The three willow motifs adorning the body represent an auspicious plant, revered for the tree's vigorous vitality. It has a small, slender ring foot, with the interior carefully carved into a trapezoidal shape. The piece is coated overall in a Yellowish-brown celadon glaze. This coloration a yellowish tint resulting from oxidation firing is known as "rice-colored celadon." The brownish hue of the rice-colored celadon harmonizes beautifully with the willow and bird motif, creating a rustic impression. There is a mark resembling a chip on the rim, but it is a flaw from the firing process.The chip is closed over.It has good luster throughout and is in good condition.