Titie- Eight-sided Celadon Brush Holder

Material- Ceramic, Celadon Porcelain

Size- Height 14.5cm, Body 30cm, Diameter of Bottom 7.7cm

Period- Koryo Dynasty

This is a small container dating from the late Chosun Dynasty, intended to hold brushes for

artwork. The petite but sturdy body resembles a small beer cup.

After the surface was polished, a design of abstract mums was inlaid in black and white on the

front. This brush holder has an octagonal form, eight distinct sides, with eight angles shaped

around the mouth and on the bottom.

Tere is beautiful balance all around, and the technique was very advanced for its time. With its

unique color, this container is a memorable and noteworthy masterpiece representing a very

creative time in Korean arts.