Iga ware: jar.

Iga ware: jar.
Iga ware: jar.
Iga ware: jar.

15th century
Height 17.2 cm, mouth diameter 6.8 cm, body diameter 16.3 cm, bottom diameter 12.0 cm
 This is a so-called “double-mouthed” vessel with a large protrusion at the top and sides, which seems to be stretching the rim band. It has a large protrusion at the top and sides, and appears to be surrounded by a rim band. The shoulders are rounded and the base is large in diameter.
It is known to have been made in the 15th century. There are three kiln marks on two sides of the shoulder. The ware is not well finished, with cracks on the surface and the natural glaze on the shoulder becoming cloudy.

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