Compressed Globular Jar with Short Neck and Flaring Mouth
VesselsJapanese7th-8th century

Compressed Globular Jar with Short Neck and Flaring Mouth

Early Nara period, late 7th to early 8th century

Classification
Vessels
Medium
Sue ware: gray surfaced reddish-brown stoneware with incised decoration
Culture
Japanese
Period
Nara period, Early, 645-710
Century
7th-8th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

10.2 x 12.1 cm (4 x 4 3/4 in.)

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