Buncheong Ware Sanggammoranmun Jar

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1422

Category

Craft

Era

조선시대(15세기)

Designated year

2004

Location

용산구, 서울특별시— 서울 용산구 이태원로55길 60-16, 삼성미술관 리움 (한남동)

Coordinates

37.536528, 126.996187

This jar with a robust shape flaunts a bold inlaid surface design. The mouth rim is bent outward at a sharp angle, and the short and thick neck has curved sides, in a manner to echo the curved lines of the wide body. Past its broad and voluminous shoulder, the vase tapers slowly to a narrow waist before it flares out slightly toward the base. The overall shape feels opulent yet slender. The surface is filled with three large peony blossoms with foliage, inlaid with white slip, in a manner to leave practically no empty space. The flowers and leaves with forceful and rough contours are imbued with lively expressiveness. The surface is coated with a thin layer of a clear glaze with a light green tint, and the glaze appears ochre green at the mouth rim and near the neck. Meanwhile, the full-bloomed white peony flowers overlaid with a pale green hue have the otherworldly beauty of imaginary flowers. This tall jar-shaped vase, impressive for the unconstrained beauty of its inlaid peony flowers and foliage, coupled with elegant lotus and scroll bands, is an eminent example of a celadon vase from the heyday of Goryeo celadon-making.

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