{"product_id":"antique-korean-ceramics-110","title":"WHITE-INLAID BOTTLE \/ TOKKURI, Buncheong ware, Joseon Dynasty（1392–1897CE）","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small white-inlaid buncheong bottle dating to the early Joseon period. It may be used as a tokkuri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall enough to fit in the palm, this piece nonetheless displays the low, rounded swelling of the body characteristic of early Joseon vessels, making it exceptionally comfortable to hold. The rim opens slightly outward, and the lines flowing naturally from neck to shoulder and from shoulder to body possess the gentle softness typical of early buncheong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is entirely covered with fine white inlay. White inlay is a technique in which designs are incised into the clay body, filled with white clay, and then fired. While inheriting the inlay technique of Goryeo celadon, early Joseon buncheong wares developed a more rustic and free expression. In this example, small dot motifs are struck across the body, enveloping it and appearing softly beneath the glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, this type of white-inlaid Buncheong ware is known as Mishima and has long been cherished by tea connoisseurs. The scene of fine dotted and linear motifs was likened to the calendar of Mishima Taisha in Izu, and it is said that this association gave the style its name. This piece likewise shows white-inlaid dot motifs quietly spreading across the small vessel surface, possessing a density suited to contemplation in the palm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bluish glaze displays fine crazing that, together with the white-inlaid dotted pattern, creates a gentle sense of depth. The decoration is delicate, yet the overall form is light and carries a quietly approachable presence. The unpretentious beauty characteristic of buncheong ware is clearly evident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe capacity is approximately 70cc. Its compact, palm-sized proportions make it suitable as a small sake bottle; while intended as a drinking vessel, it can also serve on the tea tray as a petite flower vase. Wear consistent with age is visible on the rim and around the foot, together with glaze irregularities and areas where the clay is exposed, all within an acceptable range for an antique ceramic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough modest in scale, this bottle is pleasing to the hand: its slightly bulbous lower body and well-executed white-inlaid decoration together convey the charm of early Joseon buncheong ware.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52456702869785,"sku":null,"price":27490000.0,"currency_code":"IDR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/2026060114168.jpg?v=1780306279","url":"https:\/\/rcnir.com\/en-id\/products\/antique-korean-ceramics-110","provider":"入蘆花（ロカニイル）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}