Jar with Tall, Perforated Stand

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Jar with Tall, Perforated Stand

Korea

Date
5th century
Medium
Earthenware with natural ash deposits
Department
Asian Art
Institution
Minneapolis Institute of Art

In the early 300s, Korean potters began constructing multichambered kilns in hillsides. These “climbing kilns, ” as they are now known, were capable of reaching temperatures around 2, 200˚F, which yielded highly durable stoneware. One of the most commonly produced ceramic forms was a pedestal decorated with pierced, geometric patterns and surmounted with a bowl or jar. Discovered during excavations of tombs and palaces, these vessels are believed to have been used both for utilitarian and ceremonial purposes. Asia

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