The Brooklyn Museum has an interesting post about the history of Korean Porcelain:
At the Brooklyn Museum: Lidded Jar Made for the Unhyeon Palace, second half of the 19th century. Korea, Joseon dynasty. Porcelain with underglaze cobalt decoration. (Brooklyn Museum: http://brooklynmuseum.tumblr.com )
Notably:
“Korean ceramic artists developed cobalt-decorated porcelains in the fifteenth century after admiring Chinese examples for years.”
The admiration is understandable. And these items at our galleries makes it clear why Chinese cobalt porcelain items were so coveted:
Exceptional and Rare Kangxi Ewer and Cover
Exceptional and Rare Kangxi Ewer and Cover. Of Kendi-type with long neck to grasp as a handle, the underglaze blue body is molded an decorated in a floral style. The cover is centered by a flower head. Circa 1690. [ Suchow & Seigel Antiques | Gallery #81 | 212.888.3489 | asuchow@nyc.rr.com ]
Antique Chinese Wucai Porcelain Vase
Antique Chinese Wucai Porcelain Vase. A rare 17th-18th century Wucai porcelain vase painted in cobalt blue and red. Porcelain, China, 17th-18th century. [ Alexander’s Antiques | Gallery #43 & #85 | 212.935.9386 | alex@alexantiques.com ]
Large Chinese Blue and White Charger
Large Chinese Blue and White Charger. Chinese blue and white porcelain charger. Porcelain, China, 19th century. [Hoffman-Gampetro | Gallery #: 37 | 212.758.1252 | Shop91@aol.com ]
Visit Suchow & Seigel Antiques (in Gallery #81 ), Alexander’s Antiques (in Gallery #43 & #85 ) and Hoffman-Gampetro (in Gallery #37), here at the Manhattan Art & Antiques Center, 1050 2nd Avenue (at 56th Street).
The Manhattan Art & Antiques Center is open to the public daily from 10:30AM to 6PM and Sunday noon – 6PM.
