Called a taehangari, taeho or taehang in Korean, this white porcelain placenta jar is a type of vessel used to enshrine the placenta of royal offspring after their birth. In Korea, the placenta was believed to be a symbol of the life force of the fetus and thus kept it in a specially-arranged place. The placenta of a royal baby was especially highly regarded as it was believed to be directly related to the destiny of the nation.