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Moon jar

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Moon jar by artist Yi Sam-sung is a white ceramic vase. The vase is bulbous with a narrow mouth and short neck. The base is small and circular. The body of the vase is predominantly white with subtle hints of brown and orange scattered across its surface. The background is a gradient transitioning from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. A shadow is cast to the right of the vase.

Artwork details

Date:
second half 18th century
Medium:
Porcelain
Culture:
Korea
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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