Maebyeong decorated with cranes and clouds, Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392), late 13th century. Stoneware with inlaid design under celadon glaze. H. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm); Diam. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm); Diam. of base 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm). Fletcher Fund, 1927; 27.119.11 © 2000–2016 The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 

This quintessentially Korean maebyeong (plum bottle), with its voluptuous form and an eye-catching design of large cranes and clouds, was produced at the famous celadon kiln site at Buan Yucheon-ri in North Jeolla Province. The gold repair on the mouth indicates that the bottle was once a treasured piece in a Japanese collection.