Buncheong Prunus Vase with Inlaid Peony Design

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.239

Category

Craft

Era

여말선초(14∼15세기)

Designated year

1963

Location

경산시, 경상북도— 경북 경산시 대학로 280, 영남대학교박물관 (대동,영남대학교)

Coordinates

35.833055, 128.753139

As a product of the early Joseon Dynasty, this buncheong (grayish-blue-powered celadon glaze) vase is 28cm in height, 5.8cm in top diameter and 17cm in bottom diameter. Goryeo celadon gave way to buncheong ware with inlaid design, a technique further advanced than line inscription. On the swollen surface of the main body, with a vigorous and daring touch, patterns of flowers and bindweeds are inlaid in white, while open spaces in between them are in black to create vivid contrast with each other. On the whole, based on the dark-gray texture of clay, inlaid white patterns are seen clearly through the light green transparent and luster. Contrary to that of Goryeo celadon, which looks upright and elegant, buncheong ware have a graceful fluid curve, slender waist and flat bottom. This clearly shows the transition from Goryeo to the Joseon Dynasty. Although not in a perfect condition, this vase still has a historical significance of its own. It was found in the ashes of a burnt house that once belonged to Jang Taek-sang, who was the first Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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