국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
White Porcelain Brush Container with Openwork Cloud and Dragon Design in Underglaze Cobalt Blue
  • Exhibition Name

  • Nationality/Period

    Joseon Dynasty

  • Materials

    Ceramics - White Porcelain

  • Category

    Housing - Daily Utensils - Stationary - Pencil Case

  • Dimensions

    H. 15.0cm

  • Accession Number

    Sujeong 363

  • Location

    Buncheong Ware and White Porcelain

This brush container made at a kiln operated by the royal court of Joseon in Bunwon-ri in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do Province is marked by a decorative dynamic dragon design on the surface and the use of a variety of ceramics techniques. The dragon carved in openwork, which is depicted as rising up to seize a magic pearl, features elaborately painted scales and a flowing mane. The eyes, beard and mane are all painted with cobalt to create a more vivid presentation.