Shard

Korea

12th century

Not on view

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Title: Shard
Period: Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)
Date: 12th century
Culture: Korea
Medium: Pottery
Dimensions: Largest shard: H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Diam. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm)
Smallest shard: H. 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Gift of John and Betty Menke, 1978
Object Number: 1978.531.1
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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