Buncheong Wares from Joseon Dynasty

Sublime Beauty – Moon Jar

White Porcelain in Underglaze Cobalt-Blue

Water-droppers from Joseon Dynasty

Waterdroppers from Joseon Dynasty

New York

Sotheby’s is delighted to present the second installment of an important private collection of Korean ceramics, SUBLIME BEAUTY: Korean Ceramics from a Private Collection Part II, comprising 28 exceptional Korean ceramics from the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties. Highlights include a 18th / 19th century moon jar, a 15th century Buncheong sgraffiato ‘peony’ pear-shaped vase, and a group of Joseon white porcelain with underglaze cobalt-blue designs. Starting from September 20th, exhibition viewing will be by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please email 
 
 <a class="Link" href="mailto:Fiona.Mu@sothebys.com" target="_blank">Fiona.Mu@sothebys.com</a>
 
 24 hours in advance with preferred viewing date and time. Sale Number: N11215

Starting from September 20th, exhibition viewing will be by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please email 
 
 <a class="Link" href="mailto:Fiona.Mu@sothebys.com" target="_blank">Fiona.Mu@sothebys.com</a>
 
 24 hours in advance with preferred viewing date and time.

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This September, Sotheby’s is privileged to present this unparalleled white-glazed Korean moon jar dating back to the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), from the late 17th to the early 18th centuries.

Universally admired for its luminous white porcelain surface, elegant, gravity-defying proportions, and charming idiosyncrasies, the evocatively named moon jar (dalhangari) epitomizes the nuanced, natural beauty acclaimed in Korean ceramics. 

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Sotheby’s is delighted to present the second installment of an important private collection of Korean ceramics, SUBLIME BEAUTY: Korean Ceramics from a Private Collection Part II, comprising 28 exceptional Korean ceramics from the Goryeo and Joseon dynasties. Highlights include a 18th / 19th century moon jar, a 15th century Buncheong sgraffiato ‘peony’ pear-shaped vase, and a group of Joseon white porcelain with underglaze cobalt-blue designs.