Jomon pottery coil pots

Jomon Pot

contemporary Jomon pottery by Ifurai

Shakado Museum of Jomon Culture in Fuefuki City, Yamanashi

jomon coil pot

coil pot

The ancient Japanese Jomon Culture influenced the style of coil pots. Description from isite.lps.org. I searched for this on bing.com/images

Like many Jōmon vessels of the same general shape, this pot is composed of two distinct parts: a tall, flat-based body that widens slightly toward the top and a flaring mouth that consists of four groups of abstract sculptural shapes

Coil pottery

Coil Vase

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Although the people of the prehistoric Jōmon period were hunter-gatherers, they had a highly developed society and culture, much of which was passed on to later residents of the Japanese archipelago.

contemporary Jomon pottery by Ifurai

As in all other Neolithic cultures, women produced these early potteries. The clay was mixed with a variety of adhesive materials, including mica, lead, fibers, and crushed shells. After the vessel was formed, tools were employed to smooth both the outer and interior surfaces. When completely dry, it was fired in an outdoor bonfire at a temperature of no more than about 900 C.

Coil Method

"The Hand Coil Pot" by Claire Woolard Clay Works

Grade Level Duration about 15 classes, 45 minutes long Materials Clay (I just used a basic white low fire earthenware clay), slip, surface to work on (I use canvas), basic clay handbuilding tools, particularly a clay fettling knife. Media Clay Lesson Objectives To create a symmetrical coil pot displaying good craft and a wide variety […]

A contemporary ceramic, inspired by Jomon culture. Height: 44,5cm Inventory no.:1179. Made by László Gucsi (Hungary)