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Unique Blue and White Bottle from Royal Kumsari Kiln browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Korean:Ceramics: Pre 1900: item # 888113 Please refer to our stock # 0364 when inquiring.
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| A wonderful and unique example of Cheonghwa Baekja, Korean Blue and White Porcelain bottle with a lovely design and form. The sensitive and skilled painter of this fine bottle began with a light blue ring around the neck and two darker rings at the foot under the Youi scroll design that encircles the bottom of the body. The Youi is a mushroom-shaped scepter or talisman. Having defined his canvas, he composed a most idyllic microcosm of butterflies, a Korean symbol of happiness, fluttering past peonies that spray in every direction, contrasting with the very small and quietly perched bird. The peony is a symbol of love and prosperity. The form itself is graceful and subtle and begins with a gently flared mouth atop a narrow neck that subtly and almost imperceptibly flares out to an elongated round body with a low hip that gently curves downward to the foot with a recessed base. The stone-like heft of the bottle and color of the pure white clay, along with the skilled painting make it almost certain that this fine blue and white porcelain bottle was made at the royal Kumsari kiln. Height: 10 inches, 25.5 cm; Circumference: 18.5 inches, 47 cm. | ||
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