The archaeological research center held an exhibition.
I joined a backyard tour to see Jomon earthenware made 3000 ~ 12000 years ago. When I see these vessels, I always feel the big difference between later Japanese designs we see in Kyoto and this Jomon.
This was made 4000 years ago. The design is curious. Some says Jomon people shaped snakes on a vessel. Many ancient people around the world felt mysterious power in snakes.
This must be a human face. Does he wear glasses?
What is this? For a long time these earthen vessels were treated only as historical records to think about people's life at the time. Recently scholars have realized they are art .
Do you know this instrument 2000 years ago? This is a fire maker.
This man pushes down the horizontal bar to revolve the perpendicular one. Revolving power is made with a wound string. A board on the floor is burned by friction heat. I tried it, too. It's not easy to make a fire.
Hello rtc, Jomon pottery is indeed like no other. It has a boldness and intricacy in its semi-abstract designs that make you wonder what their meanings were to the original makers.
ReplyDelete--Jim
Really old object!
ReplyDeleteHow good it is to see this earthenware dating back all those years, the pieces in your photographs are amazing.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
This is fascinating. It makes me realize again how spoiled we are with our modern conveniences.
ReplyDeleteDearest RTC,
ReplyDeleteWell not easy to make fire that way but it was more tedious than a hard job and time was all they had back than.
Those vessels are trying very hard to tell the stories of people thousands years ago. One can only ponder now... but art it is and snakes have played a role in all religions.
Hugs,
Mariette
Interesting! It boggles my mind that these pieces were made and used THOUSANDS of years ago. Thanks for the visit.
ReplyDeleteHave a Nice evening...happy week love Ria 🧡
ReplyDeleteHow interesting to make the fire, roughterrain crane !
ReplyDeleteThat ancient instrument is so smart.I also like your photo #5 I think it's an animal looking from the centuries.
Hello! I really enjoyed seeing your wonderful pictures from those historical objects and how to make fire!Very impressive!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day and a happy week!
Dimi...
It's interesting to hear how they made fires in ancient times. Wow, this instrument goes back 2,000 years. These huge vessels are something else. Yes, they do look they have a face!
ReplyDelete~Sheri
amazing...
ReplyDelete4000 years old objects still exist.
Mais um post absolutamente fascinante!
ReplyDeleteEstou sempre a aprender, por aqui!...
Beijinhos
Ana