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Vase with Bird and Flower Design
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This vase with broad shoulders and a tall neck represents a typical style of 19th-century blue-and-white porcelain. Unlike earlier examples decorated mainly with literati themes that evoke neo-Confucian moral values—plum blossoms (purity), orchids (grace), bamboo (integrity), and chrysanthemums (loftiness)—porcelain works of the 1800s feature fully bloomed peonies and a pair of playful birds, symbols of wealth and familial harmony.
| Artist / Maker | Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) |
|---|---|
| Date | late 1800s–early 1900s |
| Culture / Origin | Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910) |
| Medium | porcelain with underglaze blue |
| Dimensions | Outer diameter: 34.3 cm (13 1/2 in.); Overall: 49.4 cm (19 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Korean Art |
| Type | Ceramic |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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