Four plates/dishes, probably Korea, decorated in blue underglaze.

Four plates/dishes, probably Korea, decorated in blue underglaze. Four hand-thrown porcelain plates and dishes, decorated in blue underglaze with various motifs, including flowers, calligraphy, and birds. One with a pink-toned body and flowers in a vase, others with wave and vine patterns. Footring glazed on the base, some with marks. Date: 19th century. Dimensions: Diameter approx. 15.5 cm to 19 cm. Condition: Wear and signs of use, one with glued break. Mark: Underside with hand-painted mark on some examples. Short biography of Korean ceramics: The Korean ceramic tradition spans over a thousand years and is particularly renowned for Buncheong ware and the white porcelains of the Joseon dynasty. Characteristic features include free, lively brushwork in underglaze, often combined with a simple glaze that enhances the decoration. In the 19th century, many plates and dishes continued to be produced using traditional methods such as wood firing and hand-throwing, giving each piece its own unique character.