백자 달항아리 조선, 白磁壺 朝鮮, Moon Jar, second half of the 18th century

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백자 달항아리 조선, 白磁壺 朝鮮, Moon Jar, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910), second half of the 18th century, Korea, Porcelain, H. 15 1/4 in. ( cm); Diam. 13 in. (33 cm); Diam. of rim 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); Diam. of foot 4 7/8 in. ( cm), Ceramics, A distinctive type of porcelain from the late Joseon period, the moon jar (Korean: dalhangari)—so called because of its evocative form—was usually made by joining two hemispherical halves. The peach hue of the glaze, unintentionally acquired during firing, adds to the charm of this jar

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