The Development of Sue pottery
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Footed Jar with Smaller Vessels, Kofun period, 6th century (Gift of Mr. Kitaura Tomoshichi)
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 15, 2020 (Tue) - June 13, 2021 (Sun)This technique originated in China’s gray pottery and was later introduced from Korea to Japan, where local production began in the 5th century.
At the Suemura site in present-day Osaka in particular, many kilns were in operation until the Heian period (794–1192). From the late 5th century, sue ware kilns were built in various regions of Japan, and the pottery they produced was also placed in burial mounds with the deceased. Even after the Nara and Heian periods, sue ware was used at temples and government offices. The techniques for making it were later used to create new types of pottery.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Short-necked Jar with Handles | Kofun period, 4th-5th century | J-37006-8 | ||||
| Highlight | Decorative Jar with an Opening | Found in Takashima City, Shiga | Kofun period, 5th century | J-6492 | |||
| Highlight | Footed Jar with Smaller Vessels | Kofun period, 6th century | Gift of Mr. Kitaura Tomoshichi, J-5656 | ||||
| Highlight | Cylindrical Vessel Stand | Found at Minoshima No. 1 Tumulus, Wakayama | Kofun period, 6th century | J-10108 | |||
| Highlight | Inkstone | Excavated at Miyahara No. 1 Tumulus, Numazu-shi, Shizuoka | Kofun period, 7th century | J-20505 | On exhibit through March 21, 2021 |