국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Tobacco Pipe Rest with Floral Design
  • Exhibition Name

    Tobacco Pipe Rest with Floral Design

  • Nationality/Period

    Joseon Dynasty

  • Materials

    Ceramics - White Porcelain

  • Category

    Housing - Daily Utensils - personal articles - smoking kit

  • Dimensions

    H. 5.8cm, W. 5.1cm, L. 5.1cm

  • Accession Number

    Deoksu 1568

  • Location

    Joseon III

This blue-and-white porcelain work from the 19th century features a squared body and was used as a holder for a tobacco pipe. It has a large hole in the front face to fit the pipe and additional holes in a floral design arranged on the top and on the other three sides to allow smoke to escape.