Jar Item Number: Ed1.349 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bulbous vase-like jar with vertical neck and slightly flared rim; slightly lopsided. Underglaze blue designs of cranes and animals in landscape scene; rim has geometric designs.
History Of Use
This bulbous jar was likely used to hold wine. The underglaze porcelain technique and the use of cobalt blue were introduced to Korea from China during the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). They were originally reserved for royalty, and later for elites, as well. The style of this jar is representative of blue-and-white porcelain produced in eighteenth-century Korea.
Item History
- Made in Korea between 1700 and 1800
- Collected during 1978
- Owned by Richard Pearson before January 2, 1979
- Received from Richard Pearson (Seller) and Fyfe-Smith Memorial Oriental Collection Fund (Funding source) on January 2, 1979
What
Who
- Culture
- Korean
- Previous Owner
- Richard Pearson
- Received from
- Richard Pearson (Seller) and Fyfe-Smith Memorial Oriental Collection Fund (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Korea
When
- Creation Date
- between 1700 and 1800
- Collection Date
- during 1978
- Ownership Date
- before January 2, 1979
- Acquisition Date
- on January 2, 1979
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 77
- Accession Number
- 0506/0001