Pottery Identification

I am interested in confirming if this old vase is of Japanese origin. I have been told it is ancient origin. Just asking for confirmation.

I have uploaded 2 photos. 1. Vase Front, 2. Unique Marking/writing from INSIDE vase base.

I have many more photos with some very unique features. However, I don't believe I am allowed to upload many photos here. Therefore, if someone think they can identify and need more information, please contact me.

Few Addition Features.
a.) 3 cavities surrounding the vase with "small beads" inside
b.) Addition Marks of carving nature outside
c.) Other designs outside of a carving design nature
d. Circular mark on Botton of Vase
e. Lid with a carved design on top
f. Weight 6.6 lbs
g. Height 15 7/8 in

chicob54@gmail.com

 

Photos must be under 1MB. You are allowed 10 per post, so if you want to add more just add multiple posts to this thread.

The 'busy' background on the first one is very distracting - try plain, light colored.

Also, if you choose "insert every image as full size" it saves us from fussing with the annoying thumbnails.

I've lightened the first one up a bit for clarity.

 

I don't know anything about pottery, ancient or not. Let me make a gentle observation, though. The inside is very clean for ancient. Those interior marks are like new. My house is covered in dust within a week. I can't see those being unscathed for hundreds of years.

 

The mark are inside and for one to say its clean they must be aware where the item was stored, and or if it was cleaned. Remember, it has a lid.

 

Welcome Stan.

It is not like ancient/archaic Japanese ceramics I know. Did they say which period?

 

No, he said he will have to "dig" deeper. So, I wait.

 

Below is one of the cavity with the small beads like items inside

 

They made some odd but nice looking ceramics in the early days, but as I said, I haven't seen one like yours.
For example, these are Jomon period, 3000-2000 BC:


https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g00766/jomon-japan-prehistoric-culture-and-society.html

 

Those are really beautiful. I was thinking the ceramic I have could be ceremonial

 

Could you show us the decoration on the lid? And please click on 'full image' when you post photos.

 

Yes they are. They could be modern art, right?

 

Below is a photo of the lid

 

Anything is possible. They look rather modern design, but that doesn't mean they are.

 

Exactly. They are ancient.

Thanks. Looks like it is glazed, which means not Archaic.
I have to go now, maybe one of the others has an idea. More people will come trickling in.

 

Thank you for your opinion. I'll keep looking. Surely, someone has the answer

 

Looks more like modern studio pottery to me.

 

Archaic Ceramic
The 14th century production is known as Archaic Majolica.
The term “archaic” is, in fact, used to indicate the first types of pottery known in Italy and above all in Umbrian tradition.
This kind of production is characterized by simple forms, natural and abstract decorations with the use of two natural colors: brown tint derived from manganese and green from copper.
Surely, the most popular objects of this period are basins, jugs, rustic pots, bowls and flasks used for practical and domestic necessities.

Glazed Slipware is a technique was a typical production of Mediaeval time.
It’s a kind of pottery coated with slip; then its surface can be decorated with a paintbrush or a stick to obtain a graffito design. Finally, the object is coated with another varnish, called glaze.

 

Your opinion is appreciate. Although, far off.

 

Maybe you can try contacting archaeologists at one of your local universities.

 

Yes, it's exactly what I did. I didn't expect the answer here as most are not an expert, or even knowledgeable about these items. But, it's good to hear others opinions.