Accession Number
2004/1.299

Title
Rice Cake Mold

Artist(s)
Korean

Artist Nationality
Korean (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
19th century

Medium & Support
porcelain

Dimensions
1 11/16 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. (4.2 x 6.9 x 6.9 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Bruce and Inta Hasenkamp and Museum purchase made possible by Elder and Mrs. Sang-Yong Nam

Physical Description
Rice cake stamps are used to impress designs upon rice cakes. They are generally made of wood or ceramic. Ceramic rice cake stamps normally come in the form of round stamps and consist of a patterned surface and a handle. Patterns, carved or raised, on the stamp vary from geometric lines to auspicious designs that wish for prosperity and longevity. Their small size makes them highly portable, while their simple yet contemporary designs have mad them popular among collectors. The University of Michigan Museum of Art collection includes nine white porcelain rice cake stamps. Some are gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Hasenkamp, and others are gifts from Ok Ja Chang and the Chang family.

Glaze has been removed from the foot rim which rested on fine sand spurs during firing. The glaze is transparent with a strong blue tint.
[Korean Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art (2014) p.203]
 

Primary Object Classification
Ceramic

Primary Object Type
stamp

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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ceramic ware (visual works)
porcelain (visual works)
stamps (tools)