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Prehistoric vessel
Prehistoric vessel

Prehistoric vessel

Date1st-late 3rd century
Object number56.198
Published ReferencesFuller, Richard E. "Japanese Art in the Seattle Art Museum: An Historical Sketch." Seattle, WA: Seattle Art Museum, 1960 ("Presented in commemoration of the Hundredth Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and the United States of America"), no. 6
Credit LineSeattle Art Museum Purchase Fund
Dimensions12 3/4 in. (32.39 cm) Girth: 34 1/4 in. Diam.: 6 1/8 in.
MediumEarthenware
Prehistoric jar
Japanese
ca. 3000 B.C.
Object number: 52.119
Spouted vessel with zoned cord-impressed decoration
Japanese
ca. 2000-1000 BC
Object number: 65.18
Haso ware vessel
Japanese
3rd-6th century
Object number: 51.203
Vessel in bird form
Peruvian
ca. 8th century
Object number: 58.27
Boot vessel
Costa Rican
Object number: 54.20
Photo: Elizabeth Mann
Costa Rican
Object number: 65.61
Vessel in form of a bird
Iranian
ca. 1000 B.C.
Object number: 63.173
Vessel in form of a bird
2000-1500 B.C.
Object number: 59.19
Fan-shaped dish, bellflower design
Japanese
18th century
Object number: 58.11