Blue and White Porcelain Pieces, Korea, Set of 4

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Four pieces of porcelain, korea. A collection of four porcelain pieces with blue-and-white decoration: one bowl, two dishes, and a … Read more Four pieces of porcelain, korea. A collection of four porcelain pieces with blue-and-white decoration: one bowl, two dishes, and a small lidded jar. Executed in simple forms with hand-painted underglaze blue details.

origin: korea period: 19th/20th century material: porcelain, glaze dimensions: bowl: h. 5.5 cm, d. 9.5 cm dish: d. Approx. 9.5 cm (2 pcs.) lidded jar: h. 3.5 cm, d. 6 cm condition: good condition. With hairline cracks, discoloration, and age-related signs of use

a decorative and charming set where the variation in forms and decoration reflects the individuality of the craft and the long korean tradition of blue-and-white porcelain. Korean porcelain traces its roots back to the goryeo and joseon dynasties, where celadon and blue-and-white wares achieved international renown. Blue-and-white porcelain was often decorated with simple brushstrokes and natural motifs, combining refined aesthetics with functionality. Many workshops in the 19th and 20th centuries continued this tradition with rustic charm and lively variations in the glaze. See less