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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Jar

3500 BC-900 BC (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Jar of earthenware. Pear-shaped body with short, slightly spreading mouth. Round the shoulder incised bands.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Unglazed earthenware with incised decoration
Brief description
Jar, unglazed earthenware with incised decoration, Japan, Jomon ware, 3500-900 BC
Physical description
Jar of earthenware. Pear-shaped body with short, slightly spreading mouth. Round the shoulder incised bands.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.1cm
  • Diameter: 9.5cm
Style
Collection
Accession number
C.646-1923

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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