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A HANIWA MODEL OF A HEAD
LATE KOFUN PERIOD (6-7 TH
CENTURY)

of low-fired reddish clay and modelled as a
male head, fitted wood box and stand
19 cm., 7½ in. high
‡ £ 2,000-3,000
€ 2,250-3,400 US$ 2,500-3,750

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A JOMON VESSEL
JOMON PERIOD (BC 2000-300)

of low fired reddish clay with cord design
49.5 cm., 19½in. high
The elaborately decorated three-dimensional
handle placed on three points of the upper
edge of the vessel suggests that this ware
was used in a hanging position, supported by
a cord. The blackened soot on the top half of
the vessel indicates use over a fire.
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‡ W £ 8,000-10,000
€ 9,000-11,300 US$ 10,000-12,500

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