이화여자대학교박물관

(English)  Maebyeong with Inlaid People, Crane and Lotus Design (restored)
(Korean)  청자상감 인물문 매병 (복원)
(Chinese Character) 靑瓷象嵌人物文梅甁 (復原)

This Maebyeong, inlaid with four scenes depicting two people in garden setting, was clearly meant to be appreciated for its pictorial quality. Derived from the time-honored painting theme of the Four Pleasures, the figures are shown playing musical instruments and viewing a painting under chrysanthemums, lotuses, and bamboo. The subject is unusual in the tradition of ceramic decoration, and other examples have not been found to date. It is a significant piece that provides information about the religious culture and everyday life of the time and further provides insight into the trends of Goryeo painting.