Photo: National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, Republic of Korea

Photo: ational Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, Republic of Korea

Bottle

first half 19th century

Cobalt-blue underglaze porcelain was first produced in Korea in the mid-15th century and is noted for its generally soft tone and simplicity of design. By the 19th century, the influence of Chinese Qing ware led to more elaborate designs, such as this motif of mythical bird and clouds, symbols of good fortune and high rank.

Porcelain with blue underglaze

8 x 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. (20.32 x 13.34 x 13.34 cm)

Gift of Frank S. Bayley III in memory of Dorothy Stimson Bullitt

89.17

Photo: National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, Republic of Korea

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Porcelain Stories: From China to Europe", February 17, 2000-May 7, 2000 (2/17/2000 - 5/7/2000)

Published References"Selected Works." Seattle, WA: Seattle Art Museum, 1991, p. 182

"Korean Art Collection in the Seattle Art Museum, U.S.A." Tajaon Kwangyaoksi: Kungnip Munhwaja Yaonguso, 2015, pg. 93.

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