White Porcelain Lidded Jar with Plum and Bamboo Design in Underglaze Cobalt Blue

Basic information

Designation

National Treasure No.222

Category

Craft

Era

조선시대(15세기)

Designated year

1984

Location

관악구, 서울특별시— 서울 관악구 남부순환로152길 53, 호림박물관 (신림동,호림박물관)

Coordinates

37.481072, 126.918352

Produced during the earlier years of the Joseon Dynasty, this white jar with soft blue is 29.2cm in height, 10.7cm in diameter on top, and 14cm on the bottom. The mouth of the jar rolls up outwardly, getting wider from the shoulder and tapering below. The lid has an aloft knob in the shape of lotus blossom. Some patterns on the jar include: 1. Soft blue beams called cheonghwa, lotus shaped belts around the knob, and large dots around the edges of the knob. 2. Horizontal lines on the lid and a dot in the space between the lines. 3. Simplified drawing of lotuses on the shoulder and down the body. 4. The main patterns are arranged in the center of the body, its focus on the stub of a plum flower and bamboo. Artistically, the value of this jar is in its simplicity: using subordinate patterns boldly and skillfully, playing more on the blank, unpainted space. This jar was produced by porcelain makers employed by the government.

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