Collection
Ovoid Jar, c. A.D. 100
Japanese
This jar, characterized by its graceful lines and uncluttered form, is a fine example of the pottery of the Yayoi period, which marks the first settled population in Japan. The combed incisions and flat braided cord are typical Yayoi decorations. The black flame mark is a natural occurrence in the firing process.
Provenance
Provenance
(Michael Goedhuis, Ltd., Colnaghi Oriental, London);
purchased by Kimbell Art Foundation, Fort Worth, 1984.