{"product_id":"antique-korean-ceramics-112","title":"FLATTENED JAR, White porcelain, Joseon Dynasty（1392–1897CE）","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Joseon white porcelain flattened jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA white porcelain flattened jar with a broad, shallow circular body, a short neck and mouth, and a rectangular raised foot. Seen from the front, it has a fullness like a full moon; in profile it reveals a thin, flattened silhouette. The pairing of the widely swelling body, the small mouth that rises cleanly, and the foot supporting the base is elegant, and among Joseon white porcelain this piece is notable for its strong sculptural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece dates to the late Joseon period, likely from the late 18th–19th century. The glaze is a soft white with a bluish cast; in light it combines a faint, cool bluish-white porcelain quality with the gentle warmth characteristic of whiteware. The body shows slight iron deposits and age-related toning, so it is not a perfectly uniform white but has the quiet expression typical of antique white porcelain. Across the broad surfaces there are fine abrasions and subtle variations in sheen from use, conveying the composed, time-worn surface of a vessel that has matured over a long period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece has a firmly built footring and a tautly modeled body. Unlike mass-produced utilitarian wares, it appears to be Bunwon white porcelain, or a flattened jar used in and around the court. Entirely free of decoration, it relies solely on form and glaze, displaying the composed restraint characteristic of Joseon white porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flattened jar, while a utilitarian vessel, commands a strong presence in its very silhouette when set on view. In this example, the circular spread seen from the front, the thinness of the walls in profile, and the subtle tension between rim and foot are finely balanced. It is effective displayed on its own, and when paired with Joseon furniture, weathered wood, stone, or antique ceramics, the contours of the white porcelain are brought into sharper relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are signs of age on the rim, around the footring, and on the body, including wear, fine scratches, slight discoloration, and irregularities in the glaze. The body shows a faint hairline crack or fine linear scratches following the glaze surface. The footring bears soil deposits and traces of use. There are no major chips. Please note that this piece is old.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52508723675417,"sku":null,"price":153744.0,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/2026061114765.jpg?v=1781171995","url":"https:\/\/rcnir.com\/en-th\/products\/antique-korean-ceramics-112","provider":"入蘆花（ロカニイル）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}