Archaeological Artifacts

Yayoi Storage Jar Found in an underground grave in Tokyo Yayoi Period Height: 21.5cm / Interior Diameter:14.8cm This piece was excavated from the ruins of a house in a village. It was probably used for food, since serving vessels and shallow bowls were found with it. The jar has serrated and straw-rope patterns. The red paint carefully applied to much of the jar is made from red iron oxide. This jar is probably a simple storage jar for rice. In agricultural rituals, more elaborate jars would have been used.