Moon Jar

Moon jar

Approx. 1650–1750
Korea
Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
Porcelain with clear glaze
The Avery Brundage Collection, B60P110+

Round but not always the same shape, white but not always the same color, moon jars have fascinated connoisseurs and artists since the 17th century. Embodying the aesthetics of simplicity and elegance, Joseon-dynasty moon jars — produced for less than 200 years — have often been associated with an indigenous Korean identity. This moon jar is celebrated for its unique form, wider and rounder than other jars.