squat, low bowl with gray-green glaze; diagonal zigzagging lines circle the bowl near lip; domed cover with multiple rings of zigzagging diagonal lines; ring of flowers around widest portion; bowl sits on very low foot

Covered box with wavy lines and chrysanthemums, second half 15th century

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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.

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Covered box with wavy lines and chrysanthemums
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Artist
Accession Number
2015.79.492a,b
Catalogue Raisonne
Murase, Art through a Lifetime, no. 906
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squat, low bowl with gray-green glaze; diagonal zigzagging lines circle the bowl near lip; domed cover with multiple rings of zigzagging diagonal lines; ring of flowers around widest portion; bowl sits on very low foot