Vase
1750-1800 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Plain white porcelain was a preferred ceramic style of the Choson period (1392-1910) in Korea, and the 18th century was a time when large quantities of elegant ceramics were produced by the kilns at Kwangju for domestic use. This gently curved white vase with deep facets reflects the austere taste of Korean gentlemen who preferred simplicity to gaudiness.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Porcelain, thrown, carved, glazed and fired |
| Brief description | Egg-shaped porcelain vase, Korea, Choson dynasty, 1750-1800 |
| Physical description | Egg-shaped vase with facets; porcelain with a white glaze. |
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| Style | |
| Marks and inscriptions | Chon (One of three characters impressed in relief on base of vase.)
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| Credit line | Given by Lieutenant-Colonel Kenneth Dingwall D.S.O. through Art Fund |
| Summary | Plain white porcelain was a preferred ceramic style of the Choson period (1392-1910) in Korea, and the 18th century was a time when large quantities of elegant ceramics were produced by the kilns at Kwangju for domestic use. This gently curved white vase with deep facets reflects the austere taste of Korean gentlemen who preferred simplicity to gaudiness. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.672-1923 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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