Jar
Place of Origin
- Japan
Date300 BCE-250 CE
PeriodYayoi period (300 BCE-250 CE)
MaterialsEarthenware
DimensionsH. 19 1/2 in x Diam. 15 in, H. 49.5 cm x Diam. 38.1 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P134+
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On viewLocationGallery 25
More InformationThe carbon residue on the side of this vessel indicates that it was used to heat food. Its orange color and smooth, symmetrical form are characteristic of Yayoi wares.
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710-794
300 BCE-552 CE
3000-2000 BCE
3000-2000 BCE
1185-1333
3000-2000 BCE
approx. 300-400
approx. 198
approx. 2300-2000 BCE
approx. 3300-2000 BCE