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Dragon jar, porcelain with iron-painted decoration under clear glaze, Korea, mid-17th century; in the Brooklyn Museum, New York. 31.4 × 37.1 cm. Diameter at mouth 12 cm. Diameter at base 9.5 cm.
In the context of Korean art, Silla grayware is characterized as a hard, unglazed stoneware with a slate-like texture. Human and animal figures were used on these vessels by being attached directly to the shoulder of the jars. Additionally, independent figurines of slightly larger sizes were also produced during this period.12