국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
White Porcelain Octagonal Bottle with Orchid Design in Underglaze Cobalt Blue
  • Exhibition Name

  • Nationality/Period

    Joseon Dynasty

  • Materials

    Ceramics - White Porcelain

  • Category

    Food - Tableware - Foods and Drinks - bottle

  • Dimensions

    H. 41.1cm, (mouth) D. 5.9cm, (bottom) D. 11.0cm

  • Accession Number

    Dongwon 425

  • Location

    Buncheong Ware and White Porcelain Gallery

This white porcelain bottle characterized by an octagonal body is one of a great number produced during the mid-Joseon period. The bodies grew increasingly voluminous over time. The orchid design is portrayed in light blue with simple brush strokes and a considerable blank space left around it.