Illustration
This Jomon clay pot was found in Japan (5000 BCE). It was lacquered on the inside with gold in the 1800's when it became a water jar at Japanese tea gatherings.
This image was taken at the National Museum of Australia in the travelling exhibition A History of the World in 100 (and 1) Objects.
About the Author
Jade is a Librarian with an avid interest in Roman and Greek architecture and ancient Middle-Eastern cultures.
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Koekoe, J. (2016, November 08). Jomon Pot. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6018/jomon-pot/
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Koekoe, Jade. "Jomon Pot." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified November 08, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6018/jomon-pot/.
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Koekoe, Jade. "Jomon Pot." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 08 Nov 2016. Web. 19 Apr 2024.
