Bunwon kilns
Jar with Phoenix Design
Late 19th century
Physical Qualities
Porcelain with underglaze cobalt decoration, 13 7/8 × 9 1/8 in. (35.2 × 23.2 cm.)
Credit Line
Julius Levy Memorial Fund
Object Number
2017.226
In Korea, the phoenix is associated with elegance and a prosperous future, whereas in China, it is a sign of virtue, harmony, and prosperity. In Japan, it is a messenger of good will.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase 2017; Kang Collection Korean Art, New York; Mihe Jo, Los Angeles, by gift from her father, 1968; Jonghwan Jeong, Busan, South Korea
Frances Klapthor, The Baltimore Museum of art, "Across East Asia: China's Cultural & Artistic Legacy," October 30, 2019-December 31, 2023.
Frances Klapthor, "The Way of Nature: Art from Japan, China, and Korea," Baltimore Museum of Art, September 21, 2025-March 1, 2026
Frances Klapthor, "The Way of Nature: Art from Japan, China, and Korea," Baltimore Museum of Art, September 21, 2025-March 1, 2026
