Large, dark-colored, earthenware vessel with a wide mouth and a body adorned with intricate carvings of swirling patterns, resembling a mix of lines and rounded shapes; the item has a rough texture, indicating age or primitive craftsmanship; the top portion features a short neck with a slightly flared rim; three small bumps are on the interior of the rim; the body of the vessel is bulbous and tapers to a narrower base; it appears to be by artist Vessel.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 500 BCE
- Medium:
- Earthenware with incised decoration (Kamegaoka type)
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 529 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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