Bottle
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Caption
Bottle, 19th century. White porcelain brushed with cobalt under a clear glaze, Height: 6 1/16 in. (15.4 cm) Diameter at mouth: 1 1/4 in. (3.1 cm) Diameter at base: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm) Diameter at widest point: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. John P. Lyden, 1995.184.2. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
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Collection
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Collection
Title
Bottle
Date
19th century
Dynasty
Joseon Dynasty
Geography
Place made: Korea
Medium
White porcelain brushed with cobalt under a clear glaze
Classification
Dimensions
Height: 6 1/16 in. (15.4 cm) Diameter at mouth: 1 1/4 in. (3.1 cm) Diameter at base: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm) Diameter at widest point: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. John P. Lyden
Accession Number
1995.184.2
Frequent Art Questions
How is this color blue created?
On this Joseon bottle the color blue was created using a cobalt underglaze. Over the cobalt-oxide a clear glaze was then added!
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