Keg-Shaped Pot from Japan

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This keg-shaped pot with an opening for pouring was excavated at Enomachi, in Fukuoka prefecture, Japan. It dates from the 6th century CE or during the Kofun period. Note the curious "wave-like" designs, which might function as decor. (Tokyo National Museum)

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Wiener, J. B. (2017, December 20). Keg-Shaped Pot from Japan. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7804/keg-shaped-pot-from-japan/

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Wiener, James Blake. "Keg-Shaped Pot from Japan." World History Encyclopedia, December 20, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7804/keg-shaped-pot-from-japan/.

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Wiener, James Blake. "Keg-Shaped Pot from Japan." World History Encyclopedia, 20 Dec 2017, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7804/keg-shaped-pot-from-japan/.

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