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| Classification | National Treasures 177 |
| Name of Cultural Properties | Buncheongsagiinhwamuntaeho(Buncheong placenta jar with stamped design) |
| Kind of Cultural Properties | Buncheong Ware |
| Quantity | 2 Items |
| Designated Date | 1974.07.09 |
| Address | Korea University Museum. 1, Anam-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul. S.KOREA |
| Age | Unknown Age |
| Owner | Korea University |
| Manager | Korea University |
These two jars both have each own lids, and the smaller jar fits within the larger. The former is 26.5cm in height, 9cm in diameter on top, and 9.5cm in diameter on the bottom. The latter is 42.8cm in height, 26.5 cm in diameter on top and 27.6 cm in diameter on the bottom.
When these jars were excavated, two thirds of the outer jar was filled with clay. The inner (smaller) jar was wrapped with straw and placed inside the larger, outer jar. Additionally, a rotten womb, small table, and two pieces of old brass coin were found in the inner jar.
The shape of the outer jar is thick and the inner jar is slender. The outer jar is decorated with lotus flowers, chrysanthemums, symbols of Buddha, and thread-like raindrops. There are lotus flower patterns in the shape of belt on the lower part of the larger, outer jar. On the cover of the inner jar is a hexagon pattern in ther shape of a tortoise.
These jars are regarded as masterpieces of the Buncheongsagi(soft blue colored china) which was manufactured in the middle of 15th century. Its usage was to hold a woman's womb in order to supplicate a new born being's health and welfare. The jars, as one can see, consists of the inner and outer jars. It was discovered in the low top of mountains, in a tombstone that inscribed the death of both the parent and newborn baby.
This discovery is just an example of why studying and researching the history of China is important. |
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