Bird-shaped vessel
Continuing the tradition of bird-shaped funerary objects, this may have been a ritual vessel that could also be used as a water dropper, filled at the opening on top and poured from the beak. The bird’s feathers are represented by the ridged back as well as with four different circular patterns stamped on the body.
Artwork Details
- 새 모양 토기 통일신라 - 고려
- 鳥形土器 統一新羅 – 高麗
- Title: Bird-shaped vessel
- Period: Unified Silla (676–935) or Goryeo (918–1392) dynasty)
- Culture: Korea
- Medium: Stoneware with stamped design
- Dimensions: H. 4 in. (10.2 cm); L. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm); D. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
- Classification: Ceramics
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1963
- Object Number: 63.156.2
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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