Wide-Mouthed Jar, 1st century BCE- 1st century CE
Unknown Japaneseexpand_more
Earthenwareexpand_more
The Ted and Roberta Mann Foundation Endowment Fundexpand_more 2011.10
On View in Gallery 205expand_more
Earthenware vessels of the prehistoric Yayoi period are distinguished by their simple and elegant designs that emphasize the shape of the vessel rather than surface decoration. These simple vessels, with their boldly swelling bodies and flaring necks, were coil built but finished on the potter’s wheel, giving them graceful symmetry. The dry clay was then rubbed with a smooth tool before firing, resulting in a smooth, slightly polished surface.
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- Title
- Wide-Mouthed Jar
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- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2011.10
- Curator Approved
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