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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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Object Information
  • 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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