Sun tak Ji was a potter key to the 20th century Korean Renaissance of ceramics. He apprenticed with Living National Treasure Yu Geun hyeong, known for his revival of Goryeo celadons, and Ji himself was later honoured with the same title for his work in reviving Buncheong and Joseon white porcelains.

This bottle vase is an example of his Joseon revival porcelains and features the fine brushwork Ji had become known for. A branch of bamboo is depicted in several quick brushstrokes of underglaze iron-oxide. Joseon porcelains - compared to the elegance of the earlier Goryeo celadons - are seen as simple and austere expressions of the neo-Confucian ideals that dominated Joseon Korea. A symbol of resilience and integrity, bamboo was a common motif on Joseon porcelains.

In addition to the refined brushwork and elegant shape of this vase, the layers of white glazing is another key feature. The thicker layer drips nicely down the side and is beautifully crazed. I always feel that crackle in a glaze adds character to a piece, and, in this case, it seems to complete the vase. Your eye is drawn to the bold and graphic bamboo brushstrokes, but then returns to the calm and subtle crazing of the white glaze.

Comes with the signed and stamped wood box.