East Asian Art Dragon Jar Made in Korea, AsiaJoseon Dynasty (1392-1910), 17th century Artist/maker unknown, Korean Porcelain with underglaze iron oxide decoration * Gallery 237, Asian Art, second floor 2002-196-1 Purchased with the Hollis Family Foundation Fund in honor of Colonel Stephen McCormick, 2002 |
LabelThe potter achieved the globular shape of this vessel by luting the top and the bottom pieces together once they were made separately on the wheel. Jars with lively dragon decorations in iron oxide pigment, as seen on this example, were especially favored in Korea during the seventeenth century.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
