Dish

13138A

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 13138A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese
Provenience Japan
Period Kofun
Date Made 6th Century
Section Asian
Materials Clay
Technique Sue Ware | Gray Ware | Fired
Description

Bottom part of wide flat round covered dish (杯身). Bottom has raised inner lip. Sue-ware with (須恵器) gritty grey clay. Surface of lid and part of bottom black and shiny. Small brown circle on lid with area around and below remaining grey. Markings on surface as if it was turned. Both unevenly potted. Large chip in edge of lid.

Height 5 cm
Outside Diameter 15 cm
Credit Line Exchange with the Japanese Commissioner, World's Columbian Exposition, 1893
Other Number E9a - Other Number

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