국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
White Porcelain Ewer
  • Exhibition Name

    White Porcelain Incense Holder and Teapot /

  • Nationality/Period

    Joseon Dynasty

  • Materials

    Ceramics - White Porcelain

  • Category

    Food - Tableware - Foods and Drinks - kettle

  • Dimensions

    H. 10.2cm, (mouth) D. 4.8cm, (bottom) D. 6.0cm

  • Accession Number

    Dongwon 136

  • Location

    Lee Hong-kun Gallery / Donated CollectionⅡ

This white porcelain ewer features a slightly flattened spherical body with a side handle ending in a flared bell and a spout placed at a 90⁰ angle. Inside the mouth is a flange designed to receive the lid, which has a coiled dragon knob. The entire ewer is covered with an attractive bluish-white glaze.