Period: Joseon era
Materials: Ceramics (white porcelain)
Dimensions: 41 cm tall
Designation: Treasure 1437
This item is a type of vessel known as a moon jar, or "dal hangari" in Korean, after its spherical form. This example is not perfectly symmetrical, having undergone minor distortion during firing.
Its round mouth is slightly larger than the base. A transparent glaze was applied to the surface, and long, thin cracks formed in the glaze.
The white porcelain vessel is generally regarded as a fine artifact that embodies the beauty of Joseon white porcelain through its gracefully rounded milk-white surface.
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