Duck-shaped Pottery CT scan results

Ancient people believed that birds were a medium that brought grain in spring and connected the human soul to the sky. In particular, ducks were regarded as sacred animals in the Yeongnam region, and duck-shaped earthenware was made and buried in a tomb as burial items. Duck-shaped earthenware has been produced since the late 3rd century and is widely found in Silla and Gaya.

CT scan results reveal differences in thickness and material between the body and legs of the duck-shaped earthenware. Through this, it can be seen that the body and legs were separately made and attached at the time of earthenware production.