This magnificent Korean blue and white porcelain vase features an elegant design of a mother of pearl design of the famous 18th Century Korean painting, Tiger under the Pine Tree, by Kim Hong Do. In this painting, Kim Hong Do depicts the dignity of the tiger in realism.

In the Eastern world since ancient times, the tiger has been thought of as a symbol of bravery and an animal with magical power that drives out devils and diseases.

Blue and white porcelain wares of Korea are marked by an elegant form presenting a design of unrestrained brush strokes in perfect harmony with the negative space surrounding it. The beauty of elegance and spirituality emanating from the Korean blue and white porcelain is often compared with its Chinese counterpart, which is characterized by luxurious designs nearly comprising the entire surface.

The bamboo, one of the "four noble beings" (sagunja), symbolizes loyalty as its leaves and stalks stay green throughout the seasons. One of the sagunja ("four noble beings") motifs loved by Korean artists, maehwa refers to the Korean plum blossom that has long been the herald of spring. Korean artists have been fascinated by maehwa, which blooms at the end of winter, and thus have praised it as a symbol of the noble spirit overcoming all hardships. Read More

Size: Widest Diameter 23.6" x Height 35.8" (60 x 91cm)