Page 24 - Korean Buncheong Ceramics, Samsung Museum Collection (great book)

Figure 1.4 Illustration of an elephant-shaped
ritual vessel. Korean, Joseon dynasty (1392–
1910); 1474. Ink on paper. From Gukjo orye-ui
seorye (Illustrated explanation of five rites of
government), vol. 1, Gilrye (Sacrificial rites) in
Sejong sillok.

Catalogue 3 Elephant-shaped ritual vessel with tortoise decoration. Korean, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910); late 15th–early 16th century.
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Buncheong with incised design, H. 10 1 ⁄4 in. (26 cm), L. 16 ⁄2 in. (42 cm). Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, Seoul

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