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Bird-shaped vessel

3rd century
Not on view
Footed bird-shaped vessels such as this one appear in pairs at burial sites on the southern Korean peninsula. The ceramics probably served as ritual funeral objects. X-rays reveal that the head and neck on this example were made separately and attached to the body. The scan shows a hollow interior to hold and decant liquid. Also visible are repairs to the “mohawk,” back opening, and fluted base, which is reinforced with a metal staple.

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Object Information
  • 새 모양 토기 삼국
  • 鳥形土器 三國
  • Title: Bird-shaped vessel
  • Period: Three Kingdoms period (57 BCE–676 CE)
  • Date: 3rd century
  • Culture: Korea
  • Medium: Earthenware
  • Dimensions: H. 12 7/8 in. (32.7 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); L. 13 7/8 in. (35.2 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Lila Acheson Wallace Gift, 1997
  • Object Number: 1997.34.1
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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