Minneapolis Institute of Art

Covered box with wavy lines and chrysanthemums

Korea

Date

second half 15th century

Medium

Buncheong ware, earthenware with glaze

Department

Asian Art

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Buncheong ware, a high-fired, gray stoneware often boldly decorated with designs in white slip, was a direct descendent of the earlier celadon wares of the Goryeo dynasty. Yet Buncheong also represents a departure from these earlier wares inspired by Chinese porcelain. Although the clay and technology are similar, Buncheong glaze has less iron and the clay is less refined, resulting in the more earthy appearance of this covered box. The cover and body are decorated with designs of wavy lines and stylized chrysanthemums that were stamped onto the clay with white slip. Korea, Asia

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