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Pedestal jar with two handles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a clay jar on a pedestal. The jar and pedestal are terracotta colored. The jar has a wide mouth and a narrow base. Two small handles protrude from either side. A triangle-shaped cutout is in the pedestal. The jar sits on a surface with a light-colored wall behind it. The jar has a decorative band around the top with a zigzag pattern. The jar is bulbous in shape. The pedestal is round. The background is a plain wall. The overall appearance suggests an ancient or vintage piece. The jar is titled "Pedestal jar with two handles".

Artwork details

Date:
5th–6th century
Medium:
Stoneware
Culture:
Korea
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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