VesselsKorean6th century

Pedestal Vessel with Flaring Base and Abstract and Openwork Decoration

first half 6th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Gray stoneware with stamped, combed, and openwork decoration and with splashes of natural kiln glaze. Reportedly recovered near Haman, South Kyŏngsang province.

Culture

Korean

Period

Three Kingdoms period, Silla or Kaya

Century

6th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 26 x Diam. 20.2 cm (10 1/4 x 7 15/16 in.)

Provenance

Gregory (1922-1988) and Maria C. Henderson (1923-2007), Medford, MA (by 1969-1988), inherited; by Maria C. Henderson, Medford, MA (1988-1991), partial gift and partial purchase; to Harvard University Art Museums, 1991.

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