Goryeo Celadon Oil Pot with Painted Iron Black

A celadon oil pot fired during the Goryeo Dynasty. The body features a bulb-like shape, widening at the base and tapering toward the top, and is topped with a tall, flared mouth. The upper section of the body is decorated with numerous iron-painted motifs, believed to represent chrysanthemum petals. The overall celadon glaze has a grayish hue, and the fine crackle pattern evokes a sense of age and refined character. The base features a small foot rim, with traces of small fire-clay supports and stone-mark marks remaining. While many surviving examples of such oil jars feature inlaid designs, this particular piece is a rare specimen decorated with iron painting. There is a fair amount of aging on the surface, though some areas still retain their sheen. There is some deterioration around the rim area. The shallow crack on the bottom occurred during firing and does not extend into the interior.