Figures and Animals as Decoration on Jomon Pottery
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Jar with Spout and Human Figure Ornament, From Moheji, Hokuto-shi, Hokkaido, Jomon period, 2000 - 1000 BC (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
July 9, 2013 (Tue) - October 27, 2013 (Sun)This exhibition introduces the connection between pottery vessels and their decorations in the shape of people or animals.
Exhibit includes:
Deep Bowl with Human Face Ornament, From Tsugane Goshomae Site, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi, Jomon period, 3000 - 2000 BC
Deep Bowl, From Ishiharada Kita Site, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi
Deep Bowl with Human Face Ornament, From Teradoko NO.2 Site, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi
Deep Bowl with Human Figure Ornament, From Teradoko NO.2 Site, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi
Deep Bowl with Human Figure Ornament, From Suwahara Site, Hokuto-shi, Yamanashi
Jar with Spout and Human Figure Ornament, From Moheji, Hokuto-shi, Hokkaido, Jomon period, 2000 - 1000 BC (Important Cultural Property)
Jar with Human Figure Ornament, From Tokoshinai, Hirosaki-shi, Aomori, Jomon period, 2000 - 1000 BC (Important Cultural Property)
Jar with Human Face Ornament, From Ozakata Site, Ozakata Hondenmae, Chikusei-shi, Ibaraki, Yayoi period, 2nd - 1st century BC (Gift of Mr. Tanaka Kunio)
Jar with Line Drawing of Human Face Ornament, From Haketa, Kusabana, Akiruno-shi, Tokyo, Yayoi period, 1st - 3rd century (Gift of Mr. Shiono Hanjuro)