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7028
7028 The mark on the foot of this bottle may
indicate a production location among the
A LARGE FACETED WHITE PORCELAIN kilns established and patronized by the royal
BOTTLE court in the mid-15th century (Bunwon 분원).
Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897), 18th century The kilns were tasked with producing white
The octagonal bottle raised on an inset foot porcelain for court, government and private
and with a tall neck flaring slightly below a use among wealthy citizens. By the end of
thick rolled lip, covered with a applied with the 16th century, white wares had become
a translucent glaze of distant bluish tint, the so popular they were produced in many
base with an underglaze three-character kilns around the country to keep up with the
mark, possibly that of a royal kiln demand.
With wood storage box
13 7/8in (35.4cm) high
US$15,000 - 20,000
7028 (detail)
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