Covered Ritual Vessel, Stone (Steatite)

Unknown artist

Kofun period, 4th–5th century

Tokyo National Museum

A carved stone vessel with a domed lid sits on a flat surface. The vessel has layered, cylindrical sections and appears weathered. Made as a burial object, this steatite vessel was modeled on its wooden counterparts. Findspot: Found at Asobizuka Tumulus, Gifu