{"product_id":"antique-japanese-ceramics-269","title":"JAR, Earthenware, b, Yayoi Period（300BCE–250CE）","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a small jar-shaped earthenware vessel, estimated to have been produced during the mid-Yayoi Period (approximately 2nd to 1st century BCE). The overall form is nearly cylindrical, featuring an upright body that gently tapers towards the base, while the rim exhibits a slight inward curve. This shape embodies elements of a **kame** (jar), traditionally used for storing liquids and grains, yet it also resonates with the broader, more robust jar forms, representing an intermediate vessel type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire surface of the body is adorned with fine, comb-like vertical striations, a hallmark of the scraping technique that became widely popular in western Japan from the mid-Yayoi Period onward. The rhythmic vertical lines created by dragging a comb-like tool across the clay not only serve as decorative elements but also enhance the structural integrity of the vessel. Delicate horizontal lines encircle the neck and shoulder, adding a serene accent to the overall form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe clay exhibits a grayish-brown hue, with some areas showing blackened spots, indicative of reduction firing. This differs from the reddish-brown hues typical of Jomon period outdoor firings, highlighting the controlled firing techniques characteristic of Yayoi pottery. The surface is smooth yet reveals subtle undulations, creating delicate shadows that shift with the light, allowing viewers to appreciate varying expressions from different angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the decoration is exceedingly simple, the refinement of the vessel's form and the intricacy of its details reflect the sense of order and rationality prevalent during the Yayoi Period. There are few signs of damage or repair, and the piece remains in remarkably good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51045418172697,"sku":null,"price":21200.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/2025071510904.jpg?v=1752583654","url":"https:\/\/rcnir.com\/en-ph\/products\/antique-japanese-ceramics-269","provider":"入蘆花（ロカニイル）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}