A Very Fine/Rare Korean Celadon Bowl Molded/Lotus Petal/Scroll/Foliage Rim-12^th C.:

Korea, Goryeo dynasty, 12^th century. 

The wide shallow bowl with foliage and gently tapering to a raised ring foot, deep molded 

with design of two lotus flower petals and leaf scrolls, the interior and exterior thin celadon glaze 

covered overall, with 4 spur marks on base.

It is in good condition, 19cm d. x 6.2cm h.

*** Two similar examples are illustrated in Rhee Byung Chang, “Koryo Ceramics”

Masterpieces of Korean Art, Vol. II, p. 108 and 109