[BUNJANG] Joseon Dynasty Celadon Porcelain Vase with Blue-and-White Floral and Butterfly Motif / 백자청화초화접문주병 (조선백자)

## Joseon Dynasty Celadon Porcelain Vase with Blue-and-White Floral and Butterfly Motif

This exquisite vase, also known as a 'Baekja Cheonghwa Chohwadabmun Jubyeong' or a 'Joseon White Porcelain Vase', embodies the artistic traditions of the Korean Joseon Dynasty.

**Dimensions:**
* Mouth Diameter: 5 cm
* Circumference (Widest Part): 13 cm
* Base Diameter: 7.5 cm
* Height: 19.5 cm

**Estimated Age:** 1527 (Goryeo Period - Note: The description mentions Joseon, but the date provided falls within the Goryeo Dynasty. This translation maintains the provided date for accuracy.)

**Appraisal:**
* Utilized advanced scientific methods including Quantum Resonance Measurement and non-destructive elemental analysis.

**Description:**
This ceramic piece is referred to as either a blue-and-white porcelain vase with orchid motifs or a white porcelain vase with floral and butterfly patterns.

The artifact in the photographs adheres to the traditional styles of the Joseon Dynasty. Its key characteristics are:

* **Name:** Depending on the pattern and form, it is called 'Baekja Cheonghwa Nancho Munbyeong' (White Porcelain Blue-and-White Orchid Vase) or 'Baekja Cheonghwa Chohwa Munbyeong' (White Porcelain Blue-and-White Floral Vase).
* **Technique (Cheonghwa - 靑華):** This technique involves painting with cobalt blue oxide pigment, creating a distinct blue hue.
* **Motif (Orchid/Floral):** Features elegant orchid or floral patterns, symbolizing the scholar's integrity and spirit.
* **Form (Jubyeong - 주병):** The vase is shaped as a 'Jubyeong' (liquor bottle), traditionally used for holding wine or displaying flowers.

**Historical Context:**
While this style is predominantly associated with the late Joseon Dynasty (18th-19th centuries), known for its minimalist designs that emphasize negative space, the provided date suggests an earlier origin possibly bridging into the Goryeo Dynasty. The artistry and craftsmanship are representative of the refined ceramic traditions of Korea.

● 백자청화초화접문주병 (조선백자)
주병입구 지름 5cm
몸통둘레지름 13cm
굽지름 7.5cm
높이 19.5cm
제작년대:1527년
감정: 첨단과학 양자공진측정 및 비파괴성분감정

이 도자기는 청화백자 난초문 주병 또는 백자 청화 초화문 병으로 불립니다.

사진 속 기물은 조선 시대의 전통적인 형식을 따르고 있으며, 주요 특징은 다음과 같습니다.

명칭: 무늬와 형태에 따라 백자청화난초문병 또는 백자청화초화문병이라 부릅니다.

특징:
청화(靑華): 푸른색의 산화코발트 안료로 그림을 그리는 기법입니다.
난초문(蘭草文): 선비의 기개를 상징하는 간결한 난초나 풀꽃 무늬가 그려져 있습니다.
기형(주병): 술을 담거나 꽃을 꽂는 용도의 주병(酒甁) 형태를 띠고 있습니다.

시대적 배경: 이러한 스타일은 대개 조선 후기(18~19세기)에 유행하였으며, 여백의 미를 살린 간결한 문양이 특징입니다.