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Urn measuring 10-1/8" high and 7-3/4" at the widest diameter. Silla dynasty urn used to hold food or grain from ancient times. It is vase-shaped with five rectangular openings along the high base with unusual decorative detail but common in early Korean work. Near the neck are concentric rings adding character to the piece and a flaring neck. Silla 8th/10th century.

From the private collection of Paul V. and Elizabeth J. Colaianni.

Photograph by Elizabeth J. Colaianni and appears here with her permission.

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• (del) (cur) 04:08, 22 August 2006 . . MVCOL (Talk | contribs) . . 697×767 (183,153 bytes) (Large Silla Jar. Height: 10.3". Diameter: 7.75". Photograph by Elizabeth J. Colaianni and appears here with her permission.)

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• Korean Pottery: Categorized by Periods

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