Flask with Fish
Unknown
Joseon dynasty (1392–1897), late 15th century
Medium
Stoneware with white slip and glaze
Dimensions
22.3 × 20.2 × 13.1 cm (8 3/4 × 7 7/8 × 5 1/8 in.)
Classification
stoneware
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
21891
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...