{"product_id":"antique-japanese-ceramics-297","title":"SMALL BOWL, Earthenware, Yayoi Period（300BCE–250CE）","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bowl-shaped earthenware vessel from the Yayoi period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shallow, bowl-shaped earthenware, approximately 12.5 cm wide, features a low, spreading profile and a slightly upturned rim. Small in scale yet extending pleasingly sideways, it invites close appreciation of the surface of ancient pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface retains the reddish-brown hue characteristic of Yayoi earthenware; the exterior shows abrasion, soil staining, and adherent deposits. Faint finger marks and traces from forming remain, giving it the plain, earthy character of a utilitarian vessel. It is not highly decorative, yet the thinly drawn rim and the gently curving lines of the body possess the quiet appeal of an ancient everyday vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Yayoi period, many earthenware vessels rooted in daily life were produced—storage jars, pots, footed dishes, bowls, and bowl-shaped forms. Unlike the complex ornamentation of Jomon pottery, shapes moved toward simpler, more practical forms. This piece clearly expresses that straightforward Yayoi form and the tactile quality of the clay itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the base there is an ink inscription, believed to have been added by a former owner, relating to the object's excavation. It does not definitively establish a detailed provenance, but remains as evidence that the piece has long been regarded as Yayoi-period pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepairs are visible from the rim down to the body. The surface also shows abrasion, soil staining, adhering deposits, small chips, and general age-related wear. Despite the restorations, the bowl-shaped form is retained; the piece readily conveys the rustic clay texture and the quiet charm of the shallow profile typical of Yayoi pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52485799805209,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/2026060614468.jpg?v=1780756097","url":"https:\/\/rcnir.com\/en-gb\/products\/antique-japanese-ceramics-297","provider":"入蘆花（ロカニイル）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}