Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392) / 1100s–1200s
Floral-shaped Cup Stand
The Cleveland Museum of Art catalogs Floral-shaped Cup Stand as ceramic (Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392) · 1100s–1200s).
According to a historical record, the cultivation of tea in Korea was initiated with green tea plant seeds from China by royal order in 828.
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The museum identifies this ceramic as celadon.
The museum's collection notes: As early as the seventh century, the practice of drinking tea became an important part of elite culture in Korea. In enjoying teas, elites commissioned a variety of types of utensils and vessels including this delicate-looking cup stand, not only to make their tea-drinking experience more exciting, but also to show their refined taste.
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