bowl, unknown maker from Korea

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bowl
bowl
bowl
1400s–1500s, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
bowl , 1400s–1500s, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
Where object was made: Korea
Material/technique: baegja white ware
Dimensions:
Object Height/Diameter (Height x Diameter): 8.7 x 16.5 cm
Object Height/Diameter (Height x Diameter): 3 7/16 x 6 1/2 in
Credit line: William Bridges Thayer Memorial
Accession number: 1928.0439
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Baegja is a type of white porcelain produced during the Joseon dynasty for use in ancestral worship. The frugal pragmatism and simple beauty of baegja embodied the spirit of Korean Confucianism. Confucianism was based on the writings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius (551 BCE–479 BCE), who
emphasized the importance of family harmony and social order over spiritual values. Although used in ancestor worship, the vessel incorporates aspects from Buddhism as seen in the Cintāmaṇi or “wish-fulfilling jewel” that forms the handle on the lidded bowl.

Exhibitions

The Power and Pleasure of Possessions in Korean Painted Screens
Kris Ercums, curator
2017