One of the notable artistic accomplishments of the Goryeo period was the production of sculptural celadon ceramics, such as this ingenious duck-shaped vessel. The duck’s extended tail is swept upwards to form a handle, which supports a human figure holding a bowl that wine would have been poured into, and its beak is fashioned into a spout. The human figure wears a headdress and a flowing robe, indicating that he is a Daoist immortal and suggesting that this ewer was used for ritual or ceremonial purposes.
This ornately decorated ewer was made during the European Renaissance. It is carved from two pieces of precious Lapis Lazuli wrapped in lavish gold in the form of a triton, with a horn and split fish-tails.
Glasgow Style Ewer and Basin with an Abstract Rose Pattern. Attributed to Scottish designer, George Logan and manufactured by Wedgwood, ca. 1905. Medium is ceramic with a transfer print.