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Moon jar is a type of traditional Korean white porcelain which was made during the Joseon dynasty (1392–1910). [1] The Joseon white porcelain was adopted as imperial ware in the fifteenth century. Moon jars first appeared in the late seventeenth century and remained popular until the mid-eighteenth century.
Collection of reticulated and one bottle-neck moon jars by Kim Se-yong. Some of his works depict the four gracious plants commonly referred to as the Four Gentlemen (Sagunja 사군자). Other of his works focus on just one. Two frequent studies in sanggam (inlaid celadon) are a single branch of a plum tree laden with ume blossoms and an orchid ...
A modern-day moon jar made by South Korean potter Kwon Dae Sup, who said: "To appreciate a moon jar properly, you should look beyond its simple shape. Although it is a plain porcelain jar with no ...
Onggi are made by a specialized group of workmen called onggijang (Korean: 옹기장). The design of the pots is influenced by the characteristics and climate of the regions in which they are made. As a result, the shape, size, and manufacturing method of onggi vary from region to region. [9]
This adorable cookie jar is a 1950s collectible from RRP Co., a pottery company founded in Roseville, Ohio. Featuring a smiling moon, a cat and a fiddle, a dish and a spoon, and a lid that depicts ...
Korean pottery developed a distinct style of its own, with its own shapes, such as the moon jar or Buncheong sagi which is a new form between earthenware and porcelain, white clay inlay celadon of Goryeo, and later styles like minimalism that represents Korean Joseon philosophers' idea.
Made in the 1950s, the ceramic and porcelain jar is an antique collector’s dream, especially if you collect vintage kitchenware. Some are currently on sale for roughly $380 . 7.
Departing from everyday practical use, Baekja also had ceremonial uses, such as burial vessels. Historically baekja had been used as placenta jars, usually made in sets of two, one inside the other, for holding and burying the placenta of a prince or princess. In the 18th century, large bulbous vessels known as moon jars became fashionable. [4]