Vase

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Vase

5th - 6th century

Artist/maker unknown, Japanese

This tall-necked vase retains echoes of Chinese and Korean prototypes in its globular shape, incised decoration at the neck, and gray body. Kilns producing Sue wares-the first pottery in Japan to be produced using a wheel, rather than being built up in coils-flourished throughout central and eastern Japan. The olive-colored glaze was originally the accidental result of hot ash falling on the pottery from the wood used in firing the kiln.

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Object Details

Title:

Vase

Date:

5th - 6th century

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Japanese

Medium:

Earthenware with incised decoration (Sue ware)

Dimensions:

9 1/4 × 5 1/2 inches (23.5 × 14 cm)

Classification:

Containers

Credit Line:

Purchased with the Henry B. Keep Fund, 2004

Accession Number:

2004-85-1

Geography:

Made in Japan, Asia

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