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his globular jar has a slightly flaring neck. A band of yeo
Tui (Ch: rúyì) designs are painted on the shoulders just
below the neck. The main body is decorated with sprays of
peony flowers. The designs are outlined in a darker shade
of blue and filled in with a lighter blue wash. The footrim is
unglazed, but the base is glazed.
The peonies painted on this jar and the condiment contain-
ers in cat. 64 symbolize wealth and nobility. The flower was
cultivated in the Chinese Tang dynasty (618–907) capitals
of Chang’an and Luoyang, particularly during the seventh
63. and early eighth centuries. Since then, the peony has been an
Jar auspicious symbol and eventually spread into the repertoire
19th–early 20th century, Joseon of Korean motifs.
TL results: fired between 100 & 200 years ago
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt decoration This jar is a product of the Bunwon kilns, which were set up
H: 13.7 cm, W: 16.4 cm as the official kilns during the late fifteenth century. They are
located in present-day Gwangju district, southeast of Seoul.
These types of storage jars were originally used to hold sauces
or other food consumables. In the 1950s, the collector’s family
used this jar as a flower pot.
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