Jar

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Jar

Japan

Date
3rd–7th century
Medium
Sue ware, stoneware with flaking ash glaze
Department
Asian Art
Institution
Minneapolis Institute of Art

Sue ware such as this jar was shaped on a wheel and fired in kilns reaching above 1800°F. Because they are easily damaged by heat, Sue-ware vessels were primarily intended for storage or decoration rather than cooking. Japan, Asia

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