March 17 - June 21, 2009
Exhibition Images: Setting the Stage
 Portrait of Sin Sukju (detail), 18th century Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk; 65 3/4 x 43 1/8 in. (167 x 109.5 cm) Goryeong Sin Family, Yeongseong-gun Branch, Cheongju | 
Portrait of Sin Sukju (1417–1475) (detail), second half of 15th century Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk; 65 3/4 x 43 1/8 in. (167 x 109.5 cm) Goryeong Sin Family, Cheongwon, Treasure no. 613 |
Jar with Lid, 15th century Porcelain; H. 10 7/8 in. (27.7 cm), Diam. of base 4 3/4 in. (12.2 cm) Horim Museum, Seoul | 
Incense Burner, dated 1397 Bronze inlaid with silver; H. 15 3/8 in. (39.1 cm), Diam. of rim approx. 11 3/8 in. (29 cm), Diam. of base approx. 8 5/8 in. (22 cm) National Museum of Korea, Seoul |
Medicine Buddha Triad with Twelve Guardians (detail), second half of the 16th century Hanging scroll; color and gold on silk; 48 7/16 x 50 3/16 in. (123 x 127.5 cm) Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (19.265) |
Exhibition Images: Romancing the Past
Eight Views of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers (detail), 16th century Eight hanging scrolls; ink on paper; each panel 35 13/16 x 18 3/4 in. (91 x 47.7 cm) Jinju National Museum of Korea, Gift of Kim Yongdu (Jinju 6330) | 
Eight Views of the Xiao and Xiang Rivers (detail), ca. mid-16th century Colophon by Kim Hyeon-seong (1542–1621) dated 1584 Eight-panel folding screen; ink on silk; 41 5/16 x 12 ft. 8 1/16 in. (105.1 x 386.2 cm) Kyushu National Museum of Japan, Dazaifu Note: This work will only be on view May 18–June 14. |
Autumn Moon over Lake Dongting (Right) and Evening Bell from Mist-Shrouded Temple (Left) (detail), mid- to late 15th century Pair of hanging scrolls; ink on silk; each 34 3/4 x 17 3/4 in. (88.3 x 45.1 cm) The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick P. Rose and John B. Elliott Gifts, 1987 (1987.278a, b) | 
Yi Seonggil (b. 1562) The Nine Bend Stream of Mt. Wuyi (detail), dated 1592 Hand scroll; ink and color on silk; 13 3/16 in. x 13 ft. 7/8 in. (33.5 x 398.5 cm) National Museum of Korea, Seoul |
Exhibition Images: Literati Essentials
Stationery Box with Decoration of Peony Scrolls (detail), 15th century Lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlay; 3 1/2 x 14 3/8 x 9 1/2 in. (9 x 36.5 x 24.1 cm) Promised Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving (L.1992.62.3a, b) | 
Small Box with Decoration of Peony Scrolls (detail), 15th–16th century Lacquer with mother-of-pearl inlay; 3/4 x 3 7/8 x 3 7/8 in. (1.9 x 9.8 x 9.8 cm) Lent by Florence and Herbert Irving (L.1992.62.124) |
Flask-Shaped Bottle with Lotus Decoration, 15th century Buncheong ware with sgraffito design; 8 3/4 in. (22.3 cm) Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka | 
Banquet for Successful Candidates of the State Examination (detail), 1580 Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk; 46 5/8 x 41 9/16 in. (118.5 x 105.6 cm) Yōmei Bunko, Kyoto |
Gathering of State Examination Alumni at Huigyeong Pavilion (detail), 1567 Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk; 38 3/4 x 30 1/4 in. (98.5 x 76.8 cm) Dongguk University Museum, Seoul | 
Gathering of Government Officials (detail), ca. 1551 Hanging scroll; ink and light color on silk; 51 x 26 3/4 in. (129.5 x 67.9 cm) The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Acquisitions Fund, and The Vincent Astor Foundation and Hahn Kwang Ho Gifts, 2008 (2008.55) |
Flask-Shaped Bottle, 16th century Porcelain; H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm), Diam. of body 7 7/8 in. (20 cm) Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, Seoul | 
Flask-Shaped Bottle with Abstract Decoration, 16th century Buncheong ware with brushed slip and incised design; H. 8 1/8 in. (20.5 cm), Diam. of body 5 7/8 in. (15 cm) Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, Seoul |
Exhibition Images: Royal Pedigree
Yi Jing (1581–after 1645) Gold-Painted Landscape (detail), first half of the 17th century Hanging scroll; gold on silk; 34 9/16 x 24 1/8 in. (87.8 x 61.2 cm) National Museum of Korea, Seoul | 
Attributed to Yi Gyeong-yun (1545–1611) Landscape with Figures (detail), end of the 16th century Hanging scroll; ink and colors on silk; 35 7/8 x 23 7/16 in. (91.1 x 59.5 cm) National Museum of Korea, Seoul |
Jar with Decoration of Bamboo and Plum Blossoms, late 15th–early 16th century Porcelain with cobalt blue design; 14 3/8 in. (36.4 cm) Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka | 
Yi Jeong (1554–1626) Bamboo (detail), early 17th century Hanging scroll; ink on silk; 45 1/2 x 21 in. (115.6 x 53.3 cm) Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation, New York |
Drum-Shaped Bottle, 15th century Porcelain; L. 14 in. (35.5 cm), Diam. of body 8 in. (20.2 cm) AMOREPACIFIC Museum of Art, Suwon | 
Large Dish, 15th century Porcelain; H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Diam. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm) AMOREPACIFIC Museum of Art, Suwon |
Large Bowl, 15th century Porcelain; H. 4 1/4 in. (10.9 cm), Diam. of mouth 8 1/4 in. (21 cm) Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, Seoul | 
Large Dish with Decoration of Chrysanthemums and Inscription (Naeseom), 15th century Buncheong ware with stamped design; H. 2 3/4 in. (7.1 cm), Diam. of rim 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm) Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, Seoul |
Yi Am (1507–1566) Mother Dog and Puppies (detail), first half of the 16th century Hanging scroll; ink and colors on silk; 28 3/4 x 16 5/8 in. (73 x 42.2 cm) National Museum of Korea, Seoul | 
Yi Am (1507–1566) Falcon (detail), first half of the 16th century Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk; 38 3/4 x 21 5/16 in. (98.5 x 54.2 cm) Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (11.6164) |
Drum-Shaped Bottle with Decoration of Fish, Bird, and Lotus, late 15th–early 16th century Buncheong ware with iron brown design; H. 5 3/4 in. (14.4 cm), W. approx. 8 5/8 in. (approx. 22 cm) Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka |
Exhibition Images: Vessels of Distinction
Bowl, 15th century Inlaid porcelain; H. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Diam. of mouth 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm) National Museum of Korea, Seoul; Dongwon Collection; National Treasure no. 175 | 
Bottle, 15th century Inlaid porcelain; H.12 in. (30.6 cm), Diam. of base approx. 2 3/4–3 1/8 in. (7–8 cm). National Museum of Korea, Seoul; Dongwon Collection |
Cup with Ear-handles, 15th century Porcelain; H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Diam. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm) The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Rogers Fund, 1917 (17.175.1) | 
Dish, 15th century Porcelain; Diam. 8 3/8 in. (21.4 cm) The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Purchase, Mary and James G. Wallach Foundation Gift and Seymour Fund, 2004 (2004.124) |
Jar with Decoration of Chrysanthemum, mid-15th century Buncheong ware with inlaid and stamped design; H. 14 3/8 in. (36.5 cm) Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka | 
Group of Ceramic Burial Objects Including an Epitaph Tablet (detail), epitaph tablet dated 1448 Buncheong ware with stamped design; dimensions vary Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, Seoul; Treasure no. 1428 |
Exhibition Images: Worship and Paradise
Palace Scene (detail), mid-16th century Framed painting; ink and color on silk; 18 5/16 x 35 15/16 in. (46.5 x 91.4 cm) Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art, Seoul | 
Shakyamuni Buddha Triad (detail), 1565 Hanging scroll; color and gold on silk; 27 3/8 x 13 in. (69.5 x 33 cm) Mary and Jackson Burke Foundation, New York |
Amitabha Triad, 15th century Gilt bronze; 16 x 6 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. (40.6 x 16.5 x 54.6 cm) Cleveland Museum of Art (1918.501) | 
The Great Departure (detail), second half of the 16th century Hanging scroll; ink, color and gold on silk; 59 1/16 x 41 5 1/16 in. (150 x 105 cm) Museum für Ostasiatische Kunst, Cologne (Inv.-No. A 11,7) |
Preaching Buddha (detail), ca.1560 Hanging scroll; gold and silver on silk; 23 7/16 x 14 7/8 in. (59.5 x 37.8 cm) Museum für Ostasiatische Kunst, Cologne (Inv.-No. A 77,104) | 
King Sala's Rebirth in Amitabha's Paradise (detail), dated 1576 Hanging scroll; color on silk; 41 5/8 x 22 3/8 in. (105.7 x 56.8 cm) Seizan Bunko, Kōchi |
Seokbosangjeol (Episodes from the Life of the Buddha) (detail), 1447 Printed book; ink on paper, each page 8 5/8 x 6 1/4 in. (22 x 15.8 cm) Dongguk University Library, Seoul; Treasure no. 523 | 
"Jagang prostrates before burial mounds" (detail) from the Illustrated Guide to the Three Bonds (with hangeul explanations), ca. 1567–1608 Printed book; ink on paper; each page 14 3/4 x 8 1/2 in. (37.7 x 21.6 cm) National Museum of Korea, Seoul |
"Seokjin cuts his finger" (detail) from the Illustrated Guide to the Three Bonds (with hangeul explanations), ca. 1567–1608 Printed book; ink on paper; each page 14 3/4 x 8 1/2 in. (37.7 x 21.6 cm) National Museum of Korea, Seoul |
