Bottle

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Bottle

19th century

Artist/maker unknown, Korean

This bottle is decorated with plum flowers and bamboo, two of the “Four Gentlemen”—four plants (plum, orchid, chrysanthemum, and bamboo) that survive in inhospitable conditions and thus represent strength of character during hardship. To create this design, the potter applied white slip directly onto the bottle’s surface with a tubelike tool.

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Object Details

Title:

Bottle
'Bamboo and Prunus' Bottle

Date:

19th century

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Korean

Medium:

Glazed porcelain with white slip relief decoration

Dimensions:

7 3/4 x 5 1/2 inches (19.7 x 14 cm)

Classification:

Containers

Credit Line:

Purchased with funds contributed by Frank S. Bayley in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Howard H. Lewis, 2009

Accession Number:

2009-91-1

Geography:

Made in Korea, Asia

Context:

Dynasty: Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910)

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