Large Korean Silla Grayware Jar, ex-Museum

East Asia, Korea, Silla Dynasty, ca. 668 to 935 CE. A magnificent pottery jar featuring a bulbous body, a wide, sloped shoulder, a narrow neck, and a flared rim. The neck is encompassed by 4 equidistantly spaced, bifurcated handles, as well as 3 incised rings. Boasting a lovely shade of ash gray, this elegant vessel is a wonderful example from ancient Korean culture! Size: 12" in diameter x 12.375" H (30.5 cm x 31.4 cm)

Provenance: ex Ashland University Museum, Ashland, Ohio, USA, donated to Ashland University between July 1994 to December 1998

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Condition Report: Restoration to area of rim and neck. Light scratches and abrasions, commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with nice mineral deposits throughout.