Jar with short neck

5th–6th 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 wide-mouth jar that has textured surface that suggests the use of fabric- or cord-covered paddle for shaping. It has a double rimmed lip. The color tonality could have been caused by accidental ash glaze that occurs in the firing process.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 토기 짧은 목 항아리 삼국시대
  • 土器圓低短頸壺 三國時代
  • Title: Jar with short neck
  • Period: Three Kingdoms period (57 BCE–676 CE)
  • Date: 5th–6th century
  • Culture: Korea
  • Medium: Stoneware
  • Dimensions: H. 8 3/8 in (21.3 cm); Diam. 10 in (25.4 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Lent by the children of Lea Sneider
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art