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1392-1910 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Simple glazed ceramics with refined shapes were popular in Korea during the Choson period (1392-1910). Though some wares were painted with underglaze decoration, many plain white or near white ceramics were also produced throughout the Choson period. The aesthetic these pieces embody is seen as reflecting the austere ethos of Confucian thought, which was embraced by the Choson dynasty.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain, glazed
Brief description
Cer, Korea, porcelain fragment, Choson period
Physical description
Fragment of deep, straight-walled porcelain bowl with footring. Bluish glaze, including on foot. Kiln material adhered to the footring and interior of the bowl. Some discolouration on the exterior.
Dimensions
  • Width: 135mm
  • Height: 90mm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
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Credit line
Given by Sheila E. Hoey Middleton
Summary
Simple glazed ceramics with refined shapes were popular in Korea during the Choson period (1392-1910). Though some wares were painted with underglaze decoration, many plain white or near white ceramics were also produced throughout the Choson period. The aesthetic these pieces embody is seen as reflecting the austere ethos of Confucian thought, which was embraced by the Choson dynasty.
Bibliographic reference
Middleton, Sheila. "Choson Period Sherds from the British Embassy Site, Seoul." in Orientations 23:12 (December 1992): 57-60
Collection
Accession number
FE.47-2009

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Record createdAugust 10, 2009
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