If your clay figure does become wet, allow it to dry completely before handling it again. Use a Display Case If you want to display your clay figures, consider using a display case to protect them from …

9: Refitting dogu fragments from Shakado, Yamanashi prefecture Only in very few cases was it possible to refit fragments of dogu at Shakado. In these cases, two pieces from two figurines were found, …

Some of the most intriguing works from the Jomon period are clay figurines called dogu (pronounced dough-goo). There are many theories on what they were used for with the main agreement being …

Dec 1, 2023 · The high number of production chains revealed that, despite an apparent roughness, clay figurine production was characterised by high stylistic and technological variability, indicating several …

The predominant use of the cheapest material, clay, for their manufac-ture is obscure if they represent the Mother Goddess (unless some association between the Mother Goddess, the Earth, and the use …

Anthropomorphic clay figurines (described just as ‘figurines’ hereinafter, unless referring to animal- or plant-shaped figurines) emerged in the Incipient phase, and were in use almost throughout the …

Clay figurines (dogū) of humans and animals were made throughout the Jōmon period, particularly during the latter half, and establish the beginnings of Japan’s sculptural tradition. The largest …

Clay figurines are small sculpted figures made from clay, often depicting humans, animals, or deities. In the context of early Japanese cultures, particularly during the Jōmon and Yayoi periods, these …

Feb 5, 2023 · The exhibits provide an overall picture of the diverse world of ancient clay figurines and illuminate many aspects of everyday life in ancient Greece. Clay was used in antiquity not only for …

Jun 3, 2015 · Pipe-clay figurines are an important but under-examined category of Roman material culture in Britain. This paper presents the first typological catalogue of the 168 deity, animal and …