Doki pottery originated 10,000 years ago and continued until 1,500 years ago in Japan. After that, new pottery techniques were brought in from Korea. One technique was the use of a kiln for the burning process. Doki pottery was burned with no cover, at a temperature of 600-800 degrees C. The lower temperature made brittle, red-brown ware. The kiln technique burned pottery at a temperature of 1,100 degrees C which made pottery stronger.
In the beginning Doki did not have a pattern on the surface. A later development involved using a rope to create a pattern. Before the burning process, the potter rubbed a rope over the surface of the pottery piece. Around 3,000 years ago people began to use a spatula to make the pattern.
Some of Doki pottery exhibited very aggressive designs and were not functional. Those pieces were used for ceremonies or funerals. Some present day artists value them very highly and appreciate them for their imagination. Taro Okamoto is one of the famous Japanese artists who is inspired by Doki.
Some Japanese archaeologists say that at time, the ancient people were a hunting society not an agricultural society. Their lives were unpredictable and survival was a way of life. Daily fear created a very aggressive imagination.
Production of Doki was discontinued when kiln techniques arrived from Korea. Now Doki can be found in ancient ruins throughout Japan.
In the beginning Doki did not have a pattern on the surface. A later development involved using a rope to create a pattern. Before the burning process, the potter rubbed a rope over the surface of the pottery piece. Around 3,000 years ago people began to use a spatula to make the pattern.
Some of Doki pottery exhibited very aggressive designs and were not functional. Those pieces were used for ceremonies or funerals. Some present day artists value them very highly and appreciate them for their imagination. Taro Okamoto is one of the famous Japanese artists who is inspired by Doki.
Some Japanese archaeologists say that at time, the ancient people were a hunting society not an agricultural society. Their lives were unpredictable and survival was a way of life. Daily fear created a very aggressive imagination.
Production of Doki was discontinued when kiln techniques arrived from Korea. Now Doki can be found in ancient ruins throughout Japan.
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Awesome Japanese ceramics Photos, Diversity of Japanese Design is wonderful.
Here, a gallery in Paris, which has nice japanese art pieces:
Yakimono Art
Awesome Japanese ceramics Photos, Diversity of Japanese Design is wonderful.
Here, a gallery in Paris, which has nice japanese art pieces:
Yakimono Art
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