jar, unknown maker from Japan

Artwork Overview

jar
late 200s–400s, Kofun period (250 CE–552 CE)
jar , late 200s–400s, Kofun period (250 CE–552 CE)
Where object was made: Japan
Material/technique: stoneware; possibly Haji ware; possibly Hajiki ware
Dimensions:
Object Height/Diameter (Height x Diameter): 30 x 28 cm
Object Height/Diameter (Height x Diameter): 11 13/16 x 11 1/2 in
Credit line: Museum purchase: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Foresman and their granddaughter Carrie in memory of their daughter Helen Frances Foresman
Accession number: 1996.0068
Not on display

If you wish to reproduce this image, please submit an image request

Images

Label texts

Archive Label 2003:
The clay is low fired, with distinctive “fire marks” that have created a wonderful design.

Exhibitions