Dinner Set with “Su” and “Bok” Characters in Underglaze Blue
Artifact Name
(English) Dinner Set with “Su” and “Bok” Characters in Underglaze Blue
(Korean) 백자 청화 수복자무늬 반상기
(Chinese Character) 白磁靑畵壽福字文飯床器
Culture/PeriodPeriod Joseon 19th century
MaterialsWhite Porcelain
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Description
This deluxe dinner set of some 50 pieces includes bottles ewers, bowls and dishes decorated with chrysanthemums and dainty designs of Chinese characters meaning “long life” (Su) and “good fortune” (Bok). It provides a glimpse into the culinary culture of the upper class of the late 19th century.
