The "miracle jar" loved by Shiga Naoya
JAR, white porcelain Joseon dynasty, 18th century Kiln/ Gwangju official kiln (gift of Mr. SHINDO Shinkai) Photo：六田知弘
In Korea, this kind of jar is also called a dalhangari (full-moon jar). While slightly distorted, it has an opulent form with a massive look. It was once part of the collection of the novelist Naoya Shiga, and was later gifted to Kamitsukasa Kaiun of Todaiji Temple, who was a friend of Shiga. In 1995, however, a thief who had entered the temple was detected and cornered, but fled after smashing this jar on the stone flooring in front of the gate. The temple then donated the jar fragments just as they were to the museum, which restored it to its original form through repair work that took over six months. It is consequently also referred to as the “miracle jar.”
| Items | Details |
|---|---|
| The Power of Osaka | The Power of Art |
| Storage Facilities | The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka |
| Category | High resolution |
