White Porcelain Jar with Landscape, Flower and Bird Design in Underglaze Cobalt Blue

Basic information

Designation

National Treasure No.263

Category

Craft

Era

조선

Designated year

1991

Location

해운대구, 부산광역시— 부산광역시 해운대구

Coordinates

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This is a white earthenware pot from the late Joseon Dynasty. It is 54.8cm high, with a 19.2cm wide mouth and 18.0cm wide base. The opening is vertical and low, with lines curving out widely to the shoulder area. The body line narrows, and than stretches out at the base of the pot. This type of structure is found in Ipho pottery. The large volume of the pot along with the thin waste line gives it an elegant appearance. There is an indication in the center of the body, where the top and bottom pieces of the pot are molded together. Four places on top of the body are divided into diamond shapes using blue porcelain lines. Realistic landscapes, flowers and bird designs are decorated inside the four large diamond shaped windows. On the inside of each window, Chinese characters make a design. Between the windows, there are more Chinese characters in a circle. Transparent and bright glazing is used all around the white pot's surface, forming a pale gray and white color. The outstanding shape and the realistic design in the diamond shaped windows are rare. This piece of art represents white earthenware pottery of that era.