Buncheong silver plantain admiral bottle

An admiral bottle is a traditional Korean vessel characterised by its long, side-lying body. This form is designed to avoid spilling when pouring liquids. The bottle begins as a tall, vertically shaped shell moulded on a spinning wheel. When it is half-dry, it is tapped into a long rectangular shape, laid on its back, the mouth positioned along the upper surface, and legs attached to the underside to complete the form of the admiral bottle. The wide shoulders and narrow mouth convey a sense of restrained tension and quiet confidence. Plantain leaves are painted on the surface, while the background is accented with silver to emphasise the coolness and calm associated with the broad, blue leaves.