Collection
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Asian Art

Jar

last half of 19th century

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Object Label

Both of these jars bear a mark on the bottom that reads “Unhyeon,” indicating that they were made specifically for use in the Unhyeon palace in Seoul, birthplace of King Gojong (reigned 1864–1906), who later declared himself Korea’s first emperor. Probably used for storage of wet foodstuffs, these jars were of the highest quality available in their time, and as a result they were designated for a royal residence by the overseers of the official porcelain kilns.

Caption

Jar, last half of 19th century. Porcelain with under glaze cobalt painted decoration, Height: 5 15/16 in. (15.1 cm) Diameter at mouth: 4 1/16 in. (10.3 cm) Diameter at base: 4 1/16 in. (10.3 cm) Diameter at widest point: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 76.119.

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Jar

Date

last half of 19th century

Dynasty

Joseon Dynasty

Geography

Place made: Korea

Medium

Porcelain with under glaze cobalt painted decoration

Classification

Ceramic

Dimensions

Height: 5 15/16 in. (15.1 cm) Diameter at mouth: 4 1/16 in. (10.3 cm) Diameter at base: 4 1/16 in. (10.3 cm) Diameter at widest point: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)

Credit Line

Designated Purchase Fund

Accession Number

76.119

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