The Jomon Period (c. 14,500 - c. 300 BCE) of ancient Japan produced a distinctive pottery which distinguishes it from the earlier Paleolithic Age. Jomon pottery vessels are the oldest in the world and their impressed decoration, which resembles rope, is the origin of the word jomon, meaning 'cord pattern'.
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c. 14500 BCE - c. 300 BCEJomon Period in Japan.
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14500 BCE - 5000 BCEThe Incipient phase of the Jomon Period, earliest known pottery in the world made during this time.
