Water Pot
1800-1870 (made)
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White porcelain, made from a mixture of clay and crushed rock fired at a very high temperature, was first produced in Korea in the Koryo dynasty (918–1392) and came to dominate ceramic production in the Choson dynasty (1392–1910). Kilns produced large ritual objects for use at court and in the temple, as well as smaller decorative pieces for domestic use. This pot, with a decoration of floral sprays and leaves painted in cobalt blue under the glaze, was used either to add hot water to tea or to pour wine.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain, with decoration painted in cobalt blue under the glaze |
| Brief description | Cer, Korea, Choson, blue and white Cer, Korea, Choson, blue and white |
| Physical description | Deep-bodied with a semi-circular handle, and floral sprays curving along its walls. On the handle are two archaic characters. Round the mouth is a band of key fret. Colour: Blue and white |
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| Object history | Purchased from Messrs. Kavanough & Co. (Seoul, Chosen, Korea), accessioned in 1912. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. |
| Summary | White porcelain, made from a mixture of clay and crushed rock fired at a very high temperature, was first produced in Korea in the Koryo dynasty (918–1392) and came to dominate ceramic production in the Choson dynasty (1392–1910). Kilns produced large ritual objects for use at court and in the temple, as well as smaller decorative pieces for domestic use. This pot, with a decoration of floral sprays and leaves painted in cobalt blue under the glaze, was used either to add hot water to tea or to pour wine. |
| Bibliographic reference | Beth McKillop. Korean Art and Design. London: Victoria and Albert Museum, 1992.
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| Accession number | C.342-1912 |
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| Record created | February 3, 2000 |
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