Storage jar
Artist
Unknown
CultureKorean | Silla
Date6th century-7th century
MediumStoneware
DimensionsOverall: 12 3/4 x 9 in. (32.4 x 22.9 cm)
Overall, Rim: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
InscribedIn red paint on bottom "[mark -- see card]" (50)
Credit LineGift of Mr. Henry Bryan Caldwell
Object number68.16.25
Not on view
DescriptionStorage jar in unglazed grey stoneware. Large bulbous jar with wide, gradually flaring neck encircled by 3 registers of combed decoration separated with incised ring borders, the top one double. Combed decoration and incised ring at shoulders; one band of combed decoration on body. Jar stands on flaring pedestal perforated by 5 rectangular openings. Some natural ash glaze from kiln on neck and shoulder.
