Tall stand with perforated base c. 5th century

This anonymous, 5th-century ceramic vessel is a striking example of early Korean artistry, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The piece's large, flaring bowl sits atop a stand with a unique design of horizontally stacked, evenly spaced rectangular perforations. The grey-brown coloration, achieved through the firing process, adds to its rustic charm. The overall form, along with the perforations, suggests a possible use for this object as a drying rack or a stand for a larger vessel.