Blue and White Peony Lantern Jar

Choson Dynasty, 18th-19th century
Porcelain
Korea
H: 14cm x D: 18cm

This lantern jar has a generous spherical shape and a tall, slightly flaring mouth and low base. The body of the jar depicts a sprawling peony branch with flowers shown in full bloom. The mouth is decorated with two neat horizontal bands and just below sits an elegant border of peony petals.

Provenance: from the Estate of Professor Henryk Ulrich