

Jar for Sutra Burial (Sankinko)
Brown ceramic jar with a wide body and narrow neck. The jar has a rough texture and a glossy, uneven glaze. The glaze is darker at the bottom and lighter at the top, with visible drips. A horizontal line encircles the middle of the jar. The background is gray and there is a shadow to the right of the jar. The jar is titled "Jar for Sutra Burial" and attributed to an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- early 12th century
- Medium
- Stoneware with natural ash glaze (Tokoname ware)
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 612 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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