Paper Roll Holder with Tiger and Pine Tree Design in Underglaze Blue
Artifact Name
(English) Paper Roll Holder with Tiger and Pine Tree Design in Underglaze Blue
(Korean) 백자 청화 소나무·호랑이무늬 지통
(Chinese Character) 白磁靑畵松虎文紙筒
Culture/PeriodJoseon 19th century
MaterialsWhite Porcelain
DimensionsH. 16.7cm
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Description
A tiger, a pine tree and rocks are carved in relief on this handsome paper holder. Details of the tiger’s face, the tree, and the rocks are painted in underglaze blue. The tiger’s expression is humorous and friendly, which is typical of tigers in Korean folk paintings. This masterpiece is from a kiln in Bunwon-ri, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do.
