Buncheong sagi, an abbreviation of bunjang hoecheong sagi (grayish-blue stoneware decorated with white slip), refers to a type of ceramics embellished with white clay slip. Buncheong ware was adorned using diverse techniques that reflect the aesthetic sensibilities of Joseon people. An exquisite contrast between the dark clay body and white slip as well as simplified and ordinary designs are characteristic of buncheong ware. This type of drum-shaped vessel with a horizontally long cylindrical body was produced to contain and easily transport liquid. One side depicts a fish holding water plants in its mouth while leisurely swimming. On the other side are lifelike peony leaves. Fish represent fecundity since they lay large numbers of eggs. Moreover, fish served in China as a favored auspicious theme for adorning craftworks since the pronunciation of the Chinese character for fish was the same as that of the character meaning sufficiency.