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Deep Vessel
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This cooking vessel was formed by piling coils of clay atop one another, smoothing and thinning the walls, and then adding surface decoration. Vertical incised squiggle lines as well as diagonal impressed cord patterns create texture. The mouth rises in four dramatic triangular forms, each with a coiled design inside.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, 500–300 BCE) |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 2500 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Japan, Jōmon period (c. 10,500–300 BCE) |
| Medium | Earthenware with impressed and carved decoration |
| Dimensions | height: 44.7 cm (17 5/8 in.); Diameter: 36.8 cm (14 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Japanese Art |
| Type | Ceramic |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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