이화여자대학교박물관

Ceramics to be used within the palace were produced in government kilns. The last royal kiln was built in 1752 in Gwangju-gun, Bunwon-ri, however, due to the political and economic chaos at end of the 19th century, the kiln was privatized in 1883 and operated until the early 20th century. The majority of ceramics produced from the government kiln were pure white porcelain and porcelain with underglaze blue-and-white and coated with a clear bluish-white glaze. An especially large quantity of excellent porcelain with underglaze blue-and-white of various shapes and designs were created in this government kiln. The Ewha Womans University Museum is renowned, at home and abroad, for its wide collection of this porcelain. Other pieces on display included water-droppers in the shapes of animals, houses, and peaches, as well as stationery and food vessels, such as jars, bottles, bowls, and impressive tableware. Plates engraved with Chinese characters were also exhibited.