"Starting at 3.5 Billion Won" 18th Century Moon Jar to Be Auctioned

Among Joseon Baekja Large Jars, Only About 20 Pieces Over 40cm
Domestic Auction Record for Dalhangari Reaches 3.1 Billion KRW

A Joseon Dynasty 'Baekja Daehos' moon jar, characterized by its full volume and sense of stability, has been put up for auction. Starting price is 3.5 billion KRW.

Joseon Dynasty White Porcelain Large Jar
Photo by Seoul Auction

On the 13th, Seoul Auction announced that it will exhibit a moon jar, estimated to have been made in the early 18th century, at an auction held at 4 p.m. on the 24th at the Seoul Auction Gangnam Center.

The moon jar to be exhibited this time is a piece notable for its unadorned form and its plain milky white surface, reaching a height of 47.5 cm. Among Joseon Dynasty Baekja Daehos, those over 40 cm in size were mainly used for royal ceremonies, and since there are only about 20 pieces including national treasures and treasures, their value is high.

Moon jars have gained great popularity in the global auction market. A moon jar (45.1 cm) exhibited at Christie's New York auction in the U.S. last March was sold for about 6 billion KRW. Also, a moon jar (45.2 cm) that appeared at Sotheby's New York auction last September was sold for about 4.7 billion KRW.

The highest winning bid in a domestic auction was 3.1 billion KRW for a Baekja Daehos sold at a Seoul Auction in June 2019. Seoul Auction stated, "We expect this moon jar to set a new record following the Baekja Daehos from the previous auction."

Seoul Auction will present a total of 98 works worth approximately 9.2 billion KRW, including the moon jar, at the upcoming October auction. The auction will feature antiques such as old maps, Goryeo celadon, and modern crafts, as well as works by major modern and contemporary artists including Lee Ufan, Park Seo-bo, Ha Chong-hyun, Lee Bae, Yayoi Kusama, and Mayuka Yamamoto.

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