JOMON Terracotta A prehistoric large vase, Flame of Japan, dating to around 3000 BCE, with four horns. - 49 cm

JOMON Terracotta A prehistoric large vase, Flame of Japan, dating to around 3000 BCE, with four horns. - 49 cm #1.0
JOMON Terracotta A prehistoric large vase, Flame of Japan, dating to around 3000 BCE, with four horns. - 49 cm #1.0
JOMON Terracotta A prehistoric large vase, Flame of Japan, dating to around 3000 BCE, with four horns. - 49 cm #2.1
JOMON Terracotta A prehistoric large vase, Flame of Japan, dating to around 3000 BCE, with four horns. - 49 cm #3.2
JOMON Terracotta A prehistoric large vase, Flame of Japan, dating to around 3000 BCE, with four horns. - 49 cm #4.3
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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Estimate  € 2,700 - € 3,300
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A Jomon period prehistoric terracotta vase, 49 cm high and 35 cm wide, named préhistorique grand vase Flamme du Japon vers -3000 av. J.-C. avec 4 cornes, in good condition with ancient restorations, authentic/original, dating to circa 3500–2500 BCE, acquired in 2025 from Japan from a private collection.

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Impressive and rare vase Flame of the Middle Jomon Period around 3500/2500 BCE from prehistoric Japan. Exceptional and highly worked decoration with four large horns reminiscent of a crown, in perfect condition with restorations and old repairs, complete and more than 90% original for a vase over 4000 years old.

From an old Japanese collection of the 20th century.

49x35 cm

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Impressive and rare vase Flame of the Middle Jomon Period around 3500/2500 BCE from prehistoric Japan. Exceptional and highly worked decoration with four large horns reminiscent of a crown, in perfect condition with restorations and old repairs, complete and more than 90% original for a vase over 4000 years old.

From an old Japanese collection of the 20th century.

49x35 cm

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Details

Culture
JOMON
Century/timeframe
vers -3500/2500
Name of object
A prehistoric large vase, Flame of Japan, dating to around 3000 BCE, with four horns.
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Japan
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
49 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
35 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Japan
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
Hakujitu
FranceVerified
22
Objects sold
1
Object in auction
6
Reviews
Private

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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.

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