Bronze water basin from the Goryeo period in South Korea - Cleveland Museum of Art

Bronze water basin from the Goryeo period in South Korea - Cleveland Museum of Art

It is a bronze water basin from the Goryeo period in Korea (918-1392), made around the 1100-1200s. The exquisite craftsmanship not only showcases the typical characteristics of Goryeo bronze ware in form, but also has exquisite character patterns and calligraphy engraved on its inner walls. These patterns and calligraphy not only have high artistic value, but also reflect the culture and aesthetic taste of the society at that time. This artwork is currently housed in the Cleveland Museum of Art and donated by the Leonard C. Hanna Foundation in 1985.