Special Exhibition: Buncheong Ware and White Porcelain Gallery – Four Seasons of Evergreen Bamboo: Captured in Ceramics

Exhibition Period: June 23, 2026 – January 31, 2027
Venue: Buncheong Ware and White Porcelain Gallery, Sculpture and Crafts Hall, 3rd Floor, Permanent Exhibition Hall, National Museum of Korea, Seoul
Exhibits: 16 objects, including Bamboo-Shaped White Porcelain Bottle with Molded and Underglaze Blue Decoration
Admission: Free (No reservation required)

About the Exhibition

The National Museum of Korea presents Four Seasons of Evergreen Bamboo: Captured in Ceramics, a special exhibition held in the Buncheong Ware and White Porcelain Gallery from June 23, 2026, through January 31, 2027.

The exhibition explores the timeless beauty and symbolism of bamboo through white porcelain from Korea's Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897). Admired for its upright form and enduring green color, bamboo has long symbolized integrity, perseverance, and moral steadfastness—qualities traditionally associated with the gunja, or virtuous scholar-gentleman.

Joseon artisans incorporated bamboo into ceramics by shaping vessels after its distinctive form or decorating porcelain surfaces with bamboo motifs, transforming its natural characteristics into artistic expressions.

Featuring 16 ceramic works, including a bamboo-shaped white porcelain bottle, the exhibition highlights how the functional and aesthetic qualities of bamboo were reflected in Joseon white porcelain. Visitors can discover the refined simplicity, delicate craftsmanship, and enduring artistic traditions embodied in these works.

The exhibition is on view in the museum's permanent exhibition galleries and is open to the public free of charge, with no advance reservation required.