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Large Korean Iron Red Glazed Bamboo and Plum Vase, 20th Century, Korea

$3,800

£2,883.35

€3,296.86

CA$5,307.57

A$5,901.30

CHF 3,081.33

MX$71,833.13

NOK 39,316.44

SEK 36,837.62

DKK 24,605.04

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A large and boldly painted Korean "Bamboo and Plum" underglaze iron brown porcelain vase, 20th century, Korea. The large porcelain vase of baluster vase form with generous proportions. The bulbous body with high, wide shoulders, tapering down to a flat recessed foot. The body decorated in underglaze iron brown with large designs of tall, leafy bamboo stalks to one side. The opposite side with gnarled branches of blossoming plum. Bamboo is revered in Korea, and Asia in general for its strength, flexibility and quick growing nature. Plum is invested with similar ideals, representing strength and resilience, as it flowers in the depth of winter. The neck and shoulders featuring a design of stylized clouds. The base with a band of stylized waves. All in underglaze iron brown. The vase with a transparent overglaze of bluish white. The vase modeled after a 16th century Joseon vase with of the same design, designated a National Treasure, and currently housed in the National Museum of Korea.

Dimensions:

Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Diameter: 11 in (27.94 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Porcelain,Glazed,Hand-Painted

Place of Origin:

Korea

Period:

20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

20th Century

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. A large glaze pop/flaw to the body in the plum branch decoration. A small chip to the foot rim. Please see photos.

Seller Location:

Austin, TX

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU894727866002

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