Large jar with cover

5th century

Not on view

This jar has an impressive cover with a handle, which creates a striking silhouette. Both jar and cover feature fabric-like impressed patterns.

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토기 뚜껑 있는 항아리 삼국시대
土器有蓋大壺三國時代
Title: Large jar with cover
Period: Three Kingdoms period (57 BCE–676 CE)
Date: 5th century
Culture: Korea
Medium: Stoneware
Dimensions: H. (including finial)13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm); Diam. 9 11/16 in. (24.6 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Lent by the children of Lea Sneider
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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