This bowl’s decoration highlights the peony leaves with only a pair of blossoms. The bold, undulating scroll nicely contrasts with the tightly stamped chrysanthemum motif in the interior.
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분청사기 인화박지 모란 국화 무늬 대접 조선 粉靑沙器印花剝地牡丹菊花文大楪 朝鮮
Title:Bowl decorated with peony leaves and chrysanthemum
Period:Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
Date:15th century
Culture:Korea
Medium:Buncheong ware with sgraffito and stamped design
Dimensions:H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); Diam. 7 9/16 in. (19.2 cm)
Classification:Ceramics
Credit Line:Purchase, The Vincent Astor Foundation Gift, 2002
Accession Number:2002.132
Christie's, New York , Japanese and Korean Art, March 22, 2002, lot 195, as "A Punch'ong Stoneware Bowl," to MMA
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