Vase
400-650 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
During the Three Kingdoms period, a style of high-fired stoneware became prevalent in parts of the Korean peninsula. Vessels like this one, consisting of a bowl form supported by a pedestal, became common. They are thought to be associated with ritual preparation of food and drink. This example is simply adorned with horizontal incised bands on the neck and bowl.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Stoneware, thrown, pierced |
| Brief description | Vase, unglazed grey stoneware; Korea, Early Silla period, 400-650 |
| Physical description | The vessel is of hard ash-grey earthenware with wheel marks. The high foot is pierced into four rectangular openings. |
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| Style | |
| Credit line | Given by Dr W. M. Tapp |
| Summary | During the Three Kingdoms period, a style of high-fired stoneware became prevalent in parts of the Korean peninsula. Vessels like this one, consisting of a bowl form supported by a pedestal, became common. They are thought to be associated with ritual preparation of food and drink. This example is simply adorned with horizontal incised bands on the neck and bowl. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.66-1927 |
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| Record created | February 3, 2000 |
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