Storage Jar, Heian period (794–1185), 12th century, Japan, Stoneware with ash glaze (Tokoname ware), H. 14 3/8 in. (36.5 cm); Diam. 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm), Ceramics, This piece was excavated from a kiln site in Aichi Prefecture, near present-day Nagoya. Split at the time of firing, it was never used; yet it is a fine example of the simple beauty of the random effects produced by early technology
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Storage Jar, Heian period, 794–1185, 12th century, Japan, Stoneware, ash glaze, Tokoname ware, H, 14 3/8, 36.5 cm, Diam, 15 1/4, 38.7, Ceramics, piece, excavated, kiln site, Aichi Prefecture, present-day Nagoya, Split, time, firing, never, yet, fine example, simple beauty, random effects, produced, early technology
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