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Vessel with Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray clay vessel with cover. Vessel has rounded body, short neck, and wide mouth. Body features etched pattern resembling fans or feathers. Base of vessel is flat and circular. Lid has knob on top and short vertical lines around edge. Lid fits on top of vessel with slight overhang. Background is dark. Artist: Bernard Leach. Title: Vessel with Cover.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 7th century
Medium
Earthenware with incised decoration
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
542 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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