The pottery pieces are part of the traditional Korean collection of the Leeum, Samsung Museum of Art in Seoul.

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In keeping with Samsung's electronics prowess, the Leeum uses its share of technology.

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As with many new museums around the world, the Leeum's design is nearly as much of a draw as the content.

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And a number of the Leeum's pieces come from the family's collection.

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The Lee family's name may be on the museum, but in South Korea much of the philanthropy comes from companies, not individuals, and the Leeum is no exception.

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Set around a rotunda that mirrors the gentle curves of the porcelain, the Korean collection is housed in an ochre building by architect Mario Botta with a turret and battlements--"Like a castle guarding traditional art, " says Park Min-sun, a Leeum spokeswoman.

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