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Jar with Design in Underglaze Iron — Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)

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Written by: Burak KurtResearcher · Old Master Paintings
Ceramics & Glass · Catalogue no. 13733
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)

Jar with Design in Underglaze Iron

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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The potter’s splashed sketchy brushwork in underglaze over the somewhat rough surface gives this jar a strikingly modern look. This type of Korean porcelain work featuring unfinished and raw qualities served as a source of inspiration for many European ceramists in the mid-1900s, particularly British studio potters who searched for a new set of aesthetics that favored bold and abstract design.

Artist / MakerKorea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
Date1800s–1900s
Culture / OriginKorea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
Mediumporcelain with underglaze iron
DimensionsOuter diameter: 34.2 cm (13 7/16 in.); Overall: 33 cm (13 in.)
DepartmentKorean Art
TypeCeramic
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