Following the introduction of Buddhism, the funerary practice of cremation replaced the former custom of interring the deceased in tombs. Although cremation had existed prior to the unification of the Three Kingdoms, it was only after unification that the ruling classes of Silla began having cremation funerals, leading to cremation’s widespread adoption. Cremated remains were usually scattered on mountains or in rivers, or placed in an urn and buried. Most funerary urns were single jars with a lid, but there would sometimes be both an inner and outer urn, like this pair. This set of funerary urns, designated National Treasure No. 125, was stolen by the Japanese during the colonial period, but was later returned following the signing of the “Treaty on Basic Relations between Japan and Korea” (1965). The inner urn is extensively decorated with elaborate designs and stamped patterns (including flower motifs); it was also coated with green glaze before firing. The outer urn was carved from granite, and shaped with edged ridges. These artifacts are invaluable for studying the funerary practices of the cremation burials.