Jar, white Porcelain underglaze iron-painted Dragon design

Collection NumberA004127
TitleJar, white Porcelain underglaze iron-painted Dragon design
Datejosein dynasty, late 17th century
Name of prefectures & citiesKorea
Description of works【Dragon? Or prawn?】
Tessha refers to white porcelain ware painted with a black glaze containing iron oxide. Formed on a potter’s wheel into a round shape, its surface is finished by a scraping technique. A meandering dragon is painted around the body, with its whiskers and scales boldly drawn but without limbs or a horn, making this a very simplified rendition of a dragon. Or could it be a prawn? The mysterious animal is also accompanied by the shape of another unknown creature.

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