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It has a small straight rim. Abstract flowers is decorated on the shoulder in the cobalt blue. The body shapes octagonal form.<br /> <br /> This white porcelain jar has an octagonal body and is decorated with vignettes in underglaze cobalt blue on the upper part of the shoulder. Its recessed base, created by removing clay from the bottom, retains traces of fine sand support. This angular bottle was shaped using a mold and has a strong sheen. A large number of cracks and contaminants, however, have darkened the surface. The clay is well sintered, forming a sturdy body.<br /> [Korean Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art (2014) p.175]
Korean (Korean (culture or style))
Small faceted bottle
1850 – 1899
Gift of Mrs. Caroline I. Plumer for the James Marshall Plumer Collection
1977/1.196
This brownish black bottle was made from porcelain clay coated in brownish-black glaze. The high-iron content of the glaze has given it a black shade. Sand has been removed from the clay, giving it a smooth texture. Coarse sand spurs were used during firing. The glaze is well fused and the surface is glossy. It remains intact and undamaged.<br /> [Korean Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art (2014) p.212]
Korean (Korean (culture or style))
Nine-sided bottle
1850 – 1899
Gift of Bruce and Inta Hasenkamp and Museum purchase made possible by Elder and Mrs. Sang-Yong Nam
2004/1.296
<p>off-white chirimen maru (double-sided) obi with interwoven and embroidered gold square plates enshrouded in gold clouds and decorated with embroidered blue, orange, white, and yellow peonies, clouds, phoenix, mountains, autumnal foliage, chrysanthemums, and shokkou monyou (octagonal and square motif) patterning motif containing paulownia leaves.</p>
Japanese (Japanese (culture or style))
Obi
1925 – 1999
Gift of Mrs. Kazuko Miyake
2016/2.60
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