Korean Pedestal Dish lacquer A particularly fine example in

A particularly fine example in excellent condition

known for its elegant simplicity and centuries-old tradition

With its simple construction and utilitarian form

a hole has been hand drilled in the top for rope to pass through

Wood finished in deep urushi to emulate a well-used workshop vessel

Korean Pedestal Dish lacquer A particularly fine example inThis high footed dish is a prototype of a Joseon dynasty ritual food vessel. Joseon white porcelains (baekja) are characterized by the beauty of modest forms, and minimal use of color, which conveyed the ideals of Korean Confucian state that was preeminent at the time. A particularly fine example.