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7028

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

7028 (detail)
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