{"product_id":"antique-korean-ceramics-99","title":"GLOBULAR JAR, White porcelain, With wooden box, Joseon Dynasty（1392–1897CE）","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a globular jar crafted in white porcelain during the early Joseon period, specifically in the first half of the 15th century. The body is gently rounded and slightly bulging, tapering modestly towards the mouth. Rather than conveying tension in its form, it embodies a sense of breath within its harmonious proportions, softly enveloping the contours of the vessel with an aura that seems to expand quietly without touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe white glaze is applied thickly, presenting a gentle hue that includes a subtle bluish tint within its milky white surface. The base reveals firing marks where the glaze has been intentionally avoided, confirming that it was produced using the technique of \"noborigama\" or updraft kiln firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Joseon white porcelain, while influenced by the technical advancements of the Yuan and Ming dynasties, was transitioning from mere stylistic imitation to the embodiment of a deeper spirit. This period marks the emergence of a distinctly Korean ethical perspective, particularly the Confucian ideals of moderation and propriety, which began to manifest in the tranquil forms of ceramic objects. A plain white porcelain jar such as this one can be seen as a crystallization of that spirit, transcending mere utility to embody the essence of a \"symbolic vessel.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt that time, the Joseon Dynasty established Confucianism as the state ideology, striving to instill a system of introspection, self-discipline, and propriety as foundational societal principles. Among the literati, objects were regarded as tools for personal cultivation, and there was a widespread aesthetic appreciation for simplicity, finding virtue in unadorned forms. By rejecting excessive technique and ornamentation, these vessels became spaces for introspection, with jars like this one quietly responding to the interplay of light and shadow in studies or serene rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFilled within yet unspoken outwardly—the form of the globular jar embraces even the fortuitous imperfections such as stains, distortions, and the unevenness of the glaze, reflecting a spirit that aligns with nature. Notably, the faint stains that quietly emerge from the depths of the glaze serve as traces of the long passage of time that the vessel has absorbed and internalized, suggesting that the jar itself harbors memories. Within the avoidance of perfection in its form lies a profound equilibrium—perhaps this is where the essence of Joseon white porcelain, which Yanagi Soetsu referred to as \"vessels that purify the human spirit,\" truly resides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEven after 500 years, this white porcelain jar speaks softly without raising its voice, exuding a subtle presence that gently settles within the viewer's inner world. This vessel, nurtured by the interplay of intention and chance, the memories of time and fire, now stands before us as a quiet philosophy that transcends mere materiality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51133091348761,"sku":null,"price":6217.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/2025080611266.jpg?v=1754578969","url":"https:\/\/rcnir.com\/en-eu\/products\/antique-korean-ceramics-99","provider":"入蘆花（ロカニイル）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}