A BLACK STONEWARE GOURD-SHAPED BOTTLEKorea, Goryeo dynasty, 12th-13th century34 cm highProvenance: ambassador Francesco Rausi.The shape of this bottle is inspired by real pumpkins which, when dried, were themselves used to contain liquids.The silhouette of this container is distinguished by sobriety and a dynamic volume, accentuated by the presence towards the base of three thin parallel horizontal lines in slight relief which form two bands in continuous movement.