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19th century

Flowerpot Stand with Lotus Blossoms

Artist/maker unknown

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In the late Joseon dynasty the types of porcelain wares produced expanded beyond vessels used to serve food. This flowerpot stand, a good example of a nonfood container, is carved with an elaborate openwork design that suggests lotus blossoms growing in a pond. The open top allows for water drainage.

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Artist/maker unknown, Flowerpot Stand with Lotus Blossoms, 19th century | Philadelphia Museum of Art