Minneapolis Institute of Art
Jar with phoenix among clouds
Korea
- Date
- late 18th–early 19th century
- Medium
- Porcelain with cobalt-blue design under clear glaze
- Department
- Asian Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
In Korean culture, the phoenix (bonghwang) symbolizes good fortune, peace, harmony, and immortality. Porcelain, known as white ware (baekja) in Korea, was prized by the elites and royals during the Joseon dynasty (1392–1910). The use of cobalt blue for underglaze decoration began in the 15th century and remained popular throughout the dynasty. Asia
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