White Porcelain Cheonghwaunryongmun Byeong(1984-2)

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.786

Category

Craft

Era

조선시대

Designated year

1984

Location

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

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This jar is 21.5 cm tall, while the diameter of the mouth is 4.6 cm and that of its base is 6.6 cm. The mouth broadens outward. Although it has a narrow neck, the jar gradually gets wider as it goes down. The white porcelain looks firm and delicate because its entire surface is heavily coated with light blue enamel. Although the overall tone of the images painted in cobalt pigment is dark, different shading applied to the clouds and the face of a dragon creates some variation. The dynamic wiggling of the dragon trying to catch a cintamani in the midst of clouds, and the power generated from its eyes display the excellent artistry of the craftsman. Since the dragon design was used only for vessels used by kings, this one must have been used at annual events held in the royal palace. This excellent piece makes a good pair with the National Treasure No. 785, which was made at a kiln near Gwangju in the early part of the Joseon Dynasty. Among many pieces of white celadon porcelain, this pair with a dragon design has an important historical value.