White porcelain jar with spout
Korean
Description
Subject Matter:
Jars of this shape have been discovered among burial ware left in seventh century Joseon tombs. The color is somewhat darker than that of sixteenth century white porcleain, but is bright in color compared to others like this.
Physical Description:
Jar with a short spout attached at the shoulder. Long cracks extend across the body in two places. Traces of fine grains of sand supports remain on foot.
This jar has a short spout attached to its shoulder. Long cracks extend across the body in two places. Traces of fine grains of sand supports remain on its low foot. Many jars of this shape have been discovered among white porcelain burial wares left in 17th century Joseon tombs. The color of the jar is somewhat darker than that of 16th century white porcelain, but that of this work is comparatively bright. The clay and glaze are both well sintered.
[Korean Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art (2014) p.165]
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