Buncheong Ware Fu and Gui

Fu and Gui were the most important ritual vessels used in ritual ceremonies that were held during the period of the Joseon Dynasty. Fu was made in a square shape, reflecting the traditional concept of the universe in which land was square. Gui was made in a round shape, reflecting the concept of the universe in which sky was round. Fu was used as a container for rice and millet, among various grains, while Gui was used as a container for millet and non-glutinous millet. These works reflect the uses of ceramic ritual vessels in the ritual ceremonies of the Joseon Dynasty during the early 15th century.