JAR, Silla Pottery, with autumn grass design, Silla Period（668–900CE）

The origins of unglazed pottery can be traced back to the hard earthenware known as gray pottery from the Shang Dynasty of ancient China. The technique of firing at high temperatures in large, traditional kilns was transmitted to Silla, a kingdom on the Korean Peninsula that sought to unify during the Three Kingdoms period.

This piece is an exceptionally rare example of Silla pottery, intricately carved with a design of grass motifs, likely representing autumn grasses. Although it shows signs of excavation, it remains in excellent condition, preserving its complete form. Its elegant silhouette invites the beauty of wildflowers, making it an ideal vessel for floral arrangements. A characteristic phenomenon of this type of pottery is that when filled with water for an extended period, the entire surface becomes damp. Additionally, when moistened, it emits a strong earthy aroma typical of ancient ceramics.