About this objectExcavated in 1975 from the 5th-century south mound 98 at Gyeongju, Korea (now known as Hwangnam Daechong) this ewer was made in Syria under the Roman empire, probably to hold wine. It is a pale green blown glass. The blue cobalt-coloured handle was then added along with the decoration of glass strings around the neck and below the rim.
The shape is typical of ewers found across the Silk Roads, including those made in gilt-silver from Sasanian Persia and into central Asia, and ceramic ones found in China.
The gold thread around the handle was probably added in Korea to repair a break.
Date Made5th c.
Place MadeSyria
Subject and Association KeywordsGlass
Subject and Association KeywordsDeath and burials
Subject and Association DescriptionLearn More: Glory of Persia 2008; Lee 1993; Lee 2001.
