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FINAL JOMON PERIOD (1000-400BC)
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An Earthenware Head of a Woman (Dogu)
Final Jomon period (1000-400BC)
The head of a Shakoki dogu female figure with wide "coffee bean" eyes framed with an applied band in relief decorated with incised vertical lines, a small upturned nose and mouth open in a near smile, the top and back of the head pierced with four holes possibly for running a cord through, traces of red pigment; with a fitted wood stand
2¼in. (5.7cm.) high (not including stand)
The result of Oxford Authentication Ltd. thermoluminescence test no. N108q14 is consistent with the dating of this lot. (2)
Final Jomon period (1000-400BC)
The head of a Shakoki dogu female figure with wide "coffee bean" eyes framed with an applied band in relief decorated with incised vertical lines, a small upturned nose and mouth open in a near smile, the top and back of the head pierced with four holes possibly for running a cord through, traces of red pigment; with a fitted wood stand
2¼in. (5.7cm.) high (not including stand)
The result of Oxford Authentication Ltd. thermoluminescence test no. N108q14 is consistent with the dating of this lot. (2)