Lot 132. A slip-inlaid celadon stoneware bowl, Joseon Dynasty, (13th century); 8 in. (20.3 cm) diameter; 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm) high. Estimate USD 40,000 - USD 60,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2018.

The large, round bowl inlaid on the interior in white and iron slip with a wide frieze of four cranes flying amongst white-slip clouds, the well inlaid with a central medallion of two confronted cranes within a yo’i fungus-head-shaped surround, decorated below the rim with a foliate band; the bowl inlaid on the exterior with four bands of decoration, successively from the raised ring foot with iron- and white-slip lappets, a band of carefully executed white flower scroll with black-slip details, a crane and cloud band and a foliate band matching that of the upper interior, finished with a glossy greenish glaze, three large spur marks on glazed base.