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Bowl decorated with the Ten Symbols of Longevity

19th century
Not on view
Embellishing the exterior of this deep bowl are ten symbols of longevity: pairs of turtles (with exaggerated streams of breath rising from their mouths), cranes, and deer; plants such as bamboo, pine trees, and mushrooms of immortality; water; mountain or rock; sun; and blossom-like clouds. The interior features a roundel with the stylized Chinese character for long life: 壽 (Korean: su).

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 백자 청화 십장생 무늬 대접 조선
  • 白磁靑畫十長生文大楪 朝鮮
  • Title: Bowl decorated with the Ten Symbols of Longevity
  • Period: Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
  • Date: 19th century
  • Culture: Korea
  • Medium: Porcelain with cobalt-blue design
  • Dimensions: H. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Diam. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm); Diam. of foot 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Michael M. Kim and Jeanie J. Kim Gift, 2015
  • Object Number: 2015.271
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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