{"product_id":"antique-korean-ceramics-96","title":"GLOBULAR JAR, White porcelain, Joseon Dynasty（1392–1897CE）","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis piece is an oval globular jar crafted in the early Joseon period (first half of the 15th century), adorned with a generous application of white porcelain glaze that exudes a serene presence. The thick, evenly flowing glaze creates a delicate luster and depth, harmonizing beautifully with the vessel's body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe white porcelain of the early Joseon era, while still heavily influenced by the Chinese Yuan and Ming dynasties, marks the beginning of a unique expression of Korean spirituality. Particularly in the form of such globular jars, one can sense a tranquility and introspection rooted in Confucian values. The aesthetic beauty that envelops the space transcends mere utility, embodying aspects of a spiritual symbol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEven the stains and blemishes are intrinsic to the jar's character; its unrefined appearance hints at the nascent ideals of later Joseon aesthetics—namely, the \"beauty of white\" and the \"beauty of wabi-sabi.\" The value encapsulated in this white porcelain jar is not an external symbol of wealth or power, but rather deeply rooted in the Confucian ideal that emphasizes ethics and the cultivation of the inner self. During the early Joseon period, as a new national philosophy based on Zhu Xi's teachings was established, literati projected the principles of \"integrity,\" \"simplicity,\" and \"honesty\" onto their objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn particular, the unadorned white of the plain white porcelain symbolizes a beauty of moderation (a Confucian aesthetic) that finds true restraint and dignity in simplicity. I imagine that in the study of these literati, such white porcelain jars were quietly placed, fostering a relationship where thought and form resonate through the shifting shadows and light reflected upon them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the later period, white porcelain began to take on a ceremonial role as a vessel of authority; however, the noble beauty inherent in its original tranquility was rediscovered in later Japan. The modern art collector Yanagi Soetsu noted upon encountering Joseon white porcelain that \"there is a power to purify the spirit.\" Unadorned and sometimes imperfect, this quiet sense of completion embodies the essence of early Joseon white porcelain, where the \"purity\" sought by Korean literati seems to linger, taking form in the vessel itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis gently rounded white porcelain jar is indeed a trace of the fusion of vessel and spirit, and even after 500 years, it quietly communicates its philosophy to us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50915333472537,"sku":null,"price":5244.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/202506158266.jpg?v=1752152951","url":"https:\/\/rcnir.com\/en-eu\/products\/antique-korean-ceramics-96","provider":"入蘆花（ロカニイル）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}