Jar
Place of Originprobably Aiichi prefecture, 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.
3000-2000 BCE
300 BCE-552 CE
0-100
3000-2000 BCE
1185-1333
3000-2000 BCE
approx. 300-400
710-794
approx. 198
618-907
618-907