Dragon Jar
late 19th century
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Object Label
This large jar is a late variant of the dragon jars that were used in courtly settings to hold large flower arrangements. The shape of the jar and the motif of the dragon amid clouds both originated in China, but the loose, spirited drawing, minimum of extraneous decoration, and grayish cobalt color combine to identify this as a Korean piece.
Caption
Dragon Jar, late 19th century. Porcelain with cobalt decoration under glaze, 20 x 13in. (50.8 x 33cm) Diameter at mouth: 6 11/16 in. (17 cm) Diameter at base: 7 1/2 in. (19 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Stanley L. Wallace, 80.120.1.
Collection
Collection
Title
Dragon Jar
Date
late 19th century
Dynasty
Joseon Dynasty
Geography
Place made: Korea
Medium
Porcelain with cobalt decoration under glaze
Classification
Dimensions
20 x 13in. (50.8 x 33cm) Diameter at mouth: 6 11/16 in. (17 cm) Diameter at base: 7 1/2 in. (19 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Stanley L. Wallace
Accession Number
80.120.1
Frequent Art Questions
What is this?
That's a jar from the Korean Joseon Dynasty. The decoration is of a blue and white dragon. Dragons played an important role in court rituals during the Joseon period, and represented the absolute authority of the king.Dragon jars like this would be displayed at banquets, and used to hold flowers.
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