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Bowl decorated with auspicious characters

19th century
Not on view
This large porcelain bowl with a broad, flat rim prominently features the Chinese characters for good fortune (福; Korean: bok) and longevity (壽; Korean: su). Written words, often arranged in repeating and geometric patterns, communicated a direct and powerful message of auspicious aspirations.

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Object Information
  • 백자 청화 수복 글자 장식 대접 조선
  • 白磁靑畫壽福文大楪 朝鮮
  • Title: Bowl decorated with auspicious characters
  • Period: Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
  • Date: 19th century
  • Culture: Korea
  • Medium: Porcelain with cobalt-blue design
  • Dimensions: H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Diam. of rim 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); Diam. of base 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 2013
  • Object Number: 2013.251
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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