The Development of Sue Stoneware: Kibi Region in the Kofun period
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Haso（Spouted Pitcher), Sue Stoneware, From Higashikarube, Akaiwa-shi, Okayama, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
March 11, 2014 (Tue) - September 7, 2014 (Sun)This exhibition focuses on Sue stoneware from the Kibi region, which was one of the important centers of Sue stoneware production. The vessels on display are excellent examples of ornamented Sue stoneware.
Exhibit includes:
Haso（Spouted Pitcher), Sue Stoneware, From Higashikarube, Akaiwa-shi, Okayama, Kofun period, 5th - 6th century
Stemmed Bowl with Diminutives, Sue Stoneware, From Kanmuriyama tumulus, Shimoashimori, Kita-ku, Okayama-shi, Okayama, Kofun period, 6th century
Footed Jar with Ornaments and Diminutives, Sue stoneware, From Ogasayama, Osafune-cho, Setouchi-shi, Okayama, Kofun period, 6th century
Pouch-shaped Flask, Sue Stoneware, From Nishikori, Misaki-cho, Kume-gun, Okayama, Kofun period, 6th century
Flat Vessel, Sue Stoneware, From Karamatsu, Niimi-shi, Okayama, Kofun period, 7th century