Jar
1800-1900 (made)
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Moon-jars, such as this one, were popular in the mid to late Choson dynasty (1392-1910) and were generally used for display. Dating to the 18th to 19th century, the jar exemplifies the taste for plain, undecorated white porcelain that prevailed during the Choson dynasty. In contrast to the delicate celadon stonewares of the Koryo period (918-1392AD), Choson ceramics may be characterised by their strong and sturdy appearance and unfrivolous decoration as they clearly embodied the religious and philosophical ideals of the Neo-Confucian doctrine that was favoured by the ruling elite.
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Materials and techniques | Porcelain, glazed |
Brief description | Jar, porcelain with bluish glaze, Korea, Choson dynasty, 1800-1900 |
Physical description | Despite several apparent faults (irregular oval profile, visible central seam and pooling of the greenish tinged glaze on one side), this jar conveys an impression of restful ease, reducing all these imperfections to insignificance. Colour: White |
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Credit line | Given by Nicholas Grindley in memory of his parents |
Object history | Purchased by the donor from Christie's South Kensington 1983. |
Production | Note revised dating, based on shape and bluish tinge to glaze. Previously attributed to 17th century. |
Summary | Moon-jars, such as this one, were popular in the mid to late Choson dynasty (1392-1910) and were generally used for display. Dating to the 18th to 19th century, the jar exemplifies the taste for plain, undecorated white porcelain that prevailed during the Choson dynasty. In contrast to the delicate celadon stonewares of the Koryo period (918-1392AD), Choson ceramics may be characterised by their strong and sturdy appearance and unfrivolous decoration as they clearly embodied the religious and philosophical ideals of the Neo-Confucian doctrine that was favoured by the ruling elite. |
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Accession number | FE.32-1983 |
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Record created | December 15, 1999 |
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