Cleveland Museum of Art

Floral-shaped Cup Stand

Date

1100s-1200s

Medium

celadon

Culture

Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)

Department

Korean Art

Institution

Cleveland Museum of Art

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. 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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