Large jar with cover

5th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 233
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.
This jar has an impressive cover with a handle, which creates a striking silhouette. Both jar and cover feature fabric-like impressed patterns.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 토기 뚜껑 있는 항아리 삼국시대
  • 土器有蓋大壺 三國時代
  • Title: Large jar with cover
  • Period: Three Kingdoms period (57 BCE–676 CE)
  • Date: 5th century
  • Culture: Korea
  • Medium: Stoneware
  • Dimensions: H. (including finial)13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm); Diam. 9 11/16 in. (24.6 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Lent by the children of Lea Sneider
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art