Jar
1 of 3
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. Creative Commons-BY
Collection
Collection
Title
Jar
Date
last half of 19th century
Dynasty
Joseon Dynasty
Geography
Place made: Korea
Medium
Porcelain with under glaze cobalt painted decoration
Classification
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
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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