Definition Of Impressed Decoration In Ceramics

300 bce of ancient japan produced a distinctive pottery which distinguishes it from the earlier paleolithic age.

Definition of impressed decoration in ceramics.

See more ideas about pottery ceramic pottery pottery techniques. The jomon period c. Jomon pottery vessels are the oldest in the world and their impressed decoration which resembles rope is the origin of the word jomon meaning cord pattern. Also termed stamping or embossing impressing is simply the use of an object or tool pushed into the surface of a pot to leave a relief design in the clay.

Each type of ceramic has a unique combination of paste surface treatment and decoration that is not found in that combination on any other type steps in ceramic identification. The alternative name impressed ware is given by some archaeologists to define this culture because impressions can be with sharp objects other than cockle shell such as a nail or comb. The methods colors and motifs used to decorate the vessel. Sometimes short individual motifs were produced by wrapping a cord around a stick peterborough ware or part or the whole of a vessel was wrapped closely in cord corded ware and some varieties of beaker.

Pottery decoration produced by impressing a twisted cord into the surface of the soft clay.