Jar Artist: Unknown

ca. 500 c.e.

Asian Art

On view, 2nd floor, Asian Art

Both the shape and the incised decoration on this jar reflect the strong ties between Japan and Korea in the fourth and fifth centuries C.E. This Japanese piece was used by high-ranking individuals during ceremonies or rituals.

Medium

Stoneware with incised decoration (Sue ware)

Dimensions

6 3/4 × 6 3/4 in. (17.15 × 17.15 cm)

Credit Line

Lent by the Peabody Museum of Natural History, YPM ANT 148326

Loan number

ILE2017.13.1

Geography

Japan

Culture

Japanese

Period

Kofun period (ca. 300–ca. 710 C.E.)

Classification

Containers

Disclaimer

Note: This electronic record was created from historic documentation that does not necessarily reflect the Yale University Art Gallery’s complete or current knowledge about the object. Review and updating of records is ongoing.

Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

jars, stoneware

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