16th century
Height 23.4cm, Bore 28.0cm, Body 30.6cm, Bottom 20.0cm
Tamba Antique Pottery Museum
Tamba large jars became shorter and shallower in the 16th century. The folded rim of the mouth became horizontal and thicker to form a rim band. It is made of rolled clay and has an engraved inscription “Kyuzaemon” on the shoulder. It was probably made in the late 16th century.
