Explore the Charms of Ancient Earthenware Vessels

- How our ancestors made, used and carried them

March 28th (Tue.) ~ June 11th (Sun.), 2023

Feature Exhibition Room 4

 

Pot with leaf impression on the bottom (500-300BCE)

Earthenware pieces are the most recovered artifacts through excavation and the focus of archeological research.

These relics and remains act as a standard to estimate the age of archaeological sites. In exhibitions, earthenware vessels tend to be overshadowed by other eye-catching exhibits such as rare metalware or beautiful accessories. Visitors may think “earthenware is plain and inconspicuous.” We may also hear a voice telling us “What's the fun in looking at earthenware?”

However, if you observe pottery closely, it gives an insight into how ancient people made, used and carried them, and excites us. We really would love to share this point of view with YOU!

This exhibition introduces eye-opening new perspectives on earthenware, so you can enjoy it in a new light. You may even learn and interpret a little about how archeologists observe artifacts.

Exhibition view