Small faceted bottle
Korean
Description
Subject Matter:
It is presumed to be made in late 19th century. There are a lot of black sand on the surface. So It needs cleaning.
Physical Description:
It has a small straight rim. Abstract flowers is decorated on the shoulder in the cobalt blue. The body shapes octagonal form.
This white porcelain jar has an octagonal body and is decorated with vignettes in underglaze cobalt blue on the upper part of the shoulder. Its recessed base, created by removing clay from the bottom, retains traces of fine sand support. This angular bottle was shaped using a mold and has a strong sheen. A large number of cracks and contaminants, however, have darkened the surface. The clay is well sintered, forming a sturdy body.
[Korean Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art (2014) p.175]
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