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Art of Daily Utensils from the Joseon Dynasty

  • Image of "Brush Pot, With lotus arabesque in openwork painted in underlgaze blue and red, Joseon dynasty, 19th - 20th century, Korea"

    Brush Pot, With lotus arabesque in openwork painted in underlgaze blue and red, Joseon dynasty, 19th - 20th century, Korea

    Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
    May 22, 2007 (Tue) - July 16, 2007 (Mon)

    A sense of refined aesthetics permeated life during the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910) and gave birth to unique material culture in Korea. This aesthetic sense was reflected in daily utensils and furnishings and characterized by harmony and balance of the articles as groups. Garments, accessories, furniture, table ware and stationery featured simple beauty, stressed functional practicality, and avoided bright colors and ostentatious decorations. They were not meant to stand out individually; their beauty was enhanced when ensembled in living spaces.

    This display highlights the beauty of daily utensils from the Joseon dynasty, and includes tables and table ware, Confucian ceremonial utensils, stationery and smoking implements, and hats.

 Major works in this exhibition

* Works listed below are in the TNM Collection unless otherwise indicated.
Lotus Leaf-shaped Table with Tortoise-shaped Base, Longevity emblems in mother-of-pearl inlay, Joseon dynasty, 19th - 20th century, Korea
Table Ware, Brass, Joseon dynasty, 19th century, Korea (Gift of Mr. Murota Yoshifumi)
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