A Classic Work of Inlaid Buncheong Ware with Stamped Decoration
Flattened Bottle, Buncheong ware with inlaid lotus design
  • Joseon Dynasty, first half of 15th century
  • Kyungbook Nationa lUniversity Museum
  • Treasure

This flattened bottle is notable for its distinctive aesthetic, achieved through the harmonious combination of two decorative techniques: inlay and stamping. On the broad front and back surfaces, lotus flowers are incised in fine lines, as if drawn with a delicate brush. In contrast, the shoulder and side walls are densely adorned with stamped chrysanthemum motifs. This bottle exemplifies both the enduring influence of Goryeo inlaid celadon and the expanding application of stamping techniques in early Joseon buncheong ware.