Rare buncheong bottle among artifacts set for National Treasure designation

“A boldly abstract buncheong ware bottle, once taken overseas and later returned to Korea, is among seven cultural artifacts newly proposed for National Treasure designation, officials said Thursday. The Korea Heritage Service said it has given preliminary notice to designate the “Buncheong flattened bottle with incised fish and line design,” along with six other works, as state-designated cultural properties. The buncheong bottle, believed to date to the 15th or 16th century in the Jeolla region, features a flattened body shaped on a potter’s wheel and refined by hand. White slip was applied before intricate patterns were carved using a sharp tool, creating expressive linear and fish motifs. The piece is noted for its abstract yet balanced composition across both faces and sides. The artifact was taken abroad during the Japanese colonial period by a Japanese collector and was repatriated in 2018 after a Korean collector purchased and disclosed it, officials said. Its relatively well-preserved condition and distinctive artistry underpin its value, they said. Among the other items, m

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