Moon jar is a type of traditional Korean white porcelain which was made during the Joseon dynasty (1392–1910).

[7][8][9][10] Moon jars have been described as being big, sturdy, rich, and proud with a slightly waddling and distorted appearance that is attractive.

These fall into the following categories: Traditional moon jars are fired within a wood-fired kiln that helps add character to an otherwise plain white vessel.

1971) calls this the ‘aesthetics of fire.’[14] Examples can be seen at:[1][2] Modern ceramic production equipment, and clays that were not available during the Joseon period, have enabled ceramists to make pure white, symmetrical moon jars.

Ronald Reagan received a blue and white moon jar that was made by Shin and presented by Korean President Chun Doo-hwan.

Some ceramists reduce the asymmetry by closing the top of the vessel to form a small opening with a narrow neck.

[24][25] Examples can be seen at: [8] Some artists are producing moon jars featuring colors and motifs that have no basis in traditional Korean ceramics.

Examples can be seen at:[9][10] Italian architect Ico Migliore, vertically slices the moon jar shape and adds a red pattern featuring human and arrow figures.

Son Dae-hyeon surfaces his moon jars with mother of pearl and lacquer using a technique called najeonchilgi.