Jar

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Said to have been found under water at Sado Island in the Sea of Japan, this jar retains traces of mollusk encrustation on the surface, both inside and outside. It was made by coiling and shaped by the paddle-and-anvil method. The firing in an inclined tunnel kiln produced an uneven reduction effect, which can be seen on the surface of the pot. The production of Suzu ware began only in the mid-twelfth century; an early piece such as this is exceptionally rare.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.

Metropolitan Museum of Art