Korean moon jar, 19th century
Moon jars are among the most celebrated ceramic forms of Korea's Joseon dynasty. Their ample globular shape and soft white surface evoke an image of the full moon through form and glaze. . The subtle coloration of each jar is determined by the mineral composition of the porcelain body and the thinly applied glaze, which may appear clear, cloudy, or faintly bluish depending on firing conditions. It is said the Koreans have 1000 words to describe the colour white and this impressive moon jar is no exception offering different shades when viewing in different natural light.
Height: 55cm
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Korean moon jar, 19th century
Moon jars are among the most celebrated ceramic forms of Korea's Joseon dynasty. Their ample globular shape and soft white surface evoke an image of the full moon through form and glaze. . The subtle coloration of each jar is determined by the mineral composition of the porcelain body and the thinly applied glaze, which may appear clear, cloudy, or faintly bluish depending on firing conditions. It is said the Koreans have 1000 words to describe the colour white and this impressive moon jar is no exception offering different shades when viewing in different natural light.
Height: 55cm
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enquire: jw.myeast@gmail.com
