A WHITE PORCELAIN PEACH-FORM WATER DROPPER
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A WHITE PORCELAIN PEACH-FORM WATER DROPPER

JOSEON DYNASTY (19TH CENTURY)

已結束2023年3月21日

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USD 22,680

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A WHITE PORCELAIN PEACH-FORM WATER DROPPER
JOSEON DYNASTY (19TH CENTURY)
Modeled in the form of a large Peach of Immortality resting on its stem with two side leaves, applied with a lutrous transparent glaze with blue cast
5 1/2 in. (14 cm.) high
4 in. (10.2 cm.) diam.

專家說明

The peach is commonly regarded as a symbol of longevity due to its association with the Daoist deity, Shoulao, who is known as the god of longevity. It was a very popular subject for scholarly objects during Joseon Dynasty and many water droppers similar to the present lot were produced.
For another water dropper, see Masterpieces from Ewha Womans University Museum, exh. cat. (Seoul: Ewha Womans University Museum, 1999), pl. 131; Choi Sunu, ed., Peakja (Porcelain), vol. 2 of Hanguk eui mi (Korea's beauty) (Seoul: Joong-ang Ilbo Sa, 1997), pl. 27.