White Porcelain Moon Jar

Basic information

Designation

National Treasure No.262

Category

Craft

Era

조선

Designated year

1991

Location

용인시, 경기도— 경기 용인시 처인구 용인대학로 134, 수장고 (삼가동)

Coordinates

37.227879, 127.170724Kakao address conversion

This is a large earthenware pot 49.0cm high, with a 20.1cm wide mouth, and 15.7cm wide base. Because of the difficulty associated with making such a large pot, it is a customary approach to make two separate parts and put them together later. The short lip of the opening is cut at an angle in a stylish manner. Below the opening, there is no neck and the bodyline widens starts to narrow down at the middle. This type of pot is called ‘Moon Earthenware Pot’. Its large size, the pleasant white colorimetric scheme, and its simplicity contribute to the name. Although, it has a different time origin, it is a representative Wonho, easily compared to the Ipho pottery (National Treasure No. 261). Pale blue glazing is on both the inside and outside surfaces, but the surface colorimetric is definitely white. There is an indication of where the top and bottom part of the pot are joined together. Along the bottom of the pot, there is a brown discoloration due to the impurities bonding the clay. Also, there are some scratches on the surface making the pot less clean. The modeling of round earthenware pottery is mostly found between the late seventeenth to the mid eighteenth century. Pots developed during this time period are highly represented by their large size and imposing shapes.

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