[Treasures From National Museum of Korea] White Porcelain Jar

Period: Joseon era Materials: Ceramics (white porcelain) Dimensions: 41 cm tall Designation: Treasure 1437 This item is a type of vessel known as a moon jar, or "dal hangari" in Korean, after its spherical form. This example is not perfectly symmetrical, having undergone minor distortion during firing. Its round mouth is slightly larger than the base. A transparent glaze was applied to the surface, and long, thin cracks formed in the glaze. The white porcelain vessel is generally regarded as a f