Footed dish with Cover c. 6th century
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egg art
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This footed dish with cover, dating back to the 6th century, is an excellent example of ancient pottery. The piece is crafted from earthenware and features a rounded body with a wide, flared foot. The dish is topped with a simple lid, adding to its practicality and functionality. While the artist remains anonymous, this piece demonstrates the skilled craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibilities of the time period. The dish, currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, provides a tangible connection to the past, offering insights into the daily life and artistry of its creators.
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The swollen body of this dish is supported by a tall, narrow foot decorated with thin horizontal lines. Vessels of this type are typical of stoneware produced in Gaya and Silla in southeast Korea, although it is unclear whether they were used in the home or in service to the dead. In the latter case, it would have been used in the ritual presentation of food to the deceased.
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