Charles Barkely
Smiley 2015
Anthropology 106
04 October 2015
Unit 5 Assignment

Vessel 1: 1. This vessel originates from the Tusayan Black-on-White traditions. 2. I believe this vessel is more closely associated with the Black Mesa Black-on-White potter dating back to about 1000 AD 3. This vessel was difficult to identify for me particularly but I made my assumptions on the basis of the design technique, which includes thicker lines and also the vessel shape which seems as though it was col built. The thicker lines were an indication that it is a newer form as opposed to those with thinner lines. 4. The Black-on-White traditions encompasses 800-1200 AD but this particular piece is specific to around 1000 AD

Vessel 2: 1. Originates from the grand tradition of the Jomon. 2. The time period would most accurately be described as around 16,000 years ago. 3. The vessel is beautifully made, and it seems as though the applique technology was applied judging by the intricate designs applied to the top of the piece. The decoration is elaborate and more heavily focused towards the top. The vessel itself could have been used by the coiling technique which would mean the original vessel was thin however, it is possible it was made denser after the decorations were added. 4. This ceramic tradition dates back to about 16,000 years ago in Japan. The culture itself was composed of a population who were forager-fisher-hunters, who farmed little and did not move much.

*NOTE: I was unable to move the piece at the top left hand corner of the screen, I can see where it would fit into the vessel at the lower portion of the portrait completing the chin and neck area.
Vessel 3: 1. This vessel originates from the ceramic traditions of the Moche. 2. The particular time period to which this vessel belongs is about 1,900-1,200 years ago (100-800 AD) 3. This vessel is a Moche portrait which is created using a molding technique. A mold is made and can be used multiple times. However, there are distinct features and interpretations made with each portrait. I’m not sure if I’m entirely accurate on the top portion however, if I am not mistaken, the top portion is the stirrup spout. This particular part is slab built and applied separately. 4. This particular ceremonial vessel originated from the coastal Peruvian civilizations who specialized in pictorial and portrait like pottery.

Vessel 4: 1. This particular vessel originates from the ceramic traditions seen in the pottery of central China. 2. More specifically, it originates from the early Yang Shao pottery of china beginning 7,000 years ago and ending around 3,000 years ago. 3. This vessel is a fisher net design, and a coil pot which is relatively thin. Designs are in black which is typical of Yang Shao pottery, the vessel had a flat base and does not seem to be decorated within the vessel. 4. This vessel is part of the early farming cultures of the Neolithic time period and comes from central china as mentioned above, but more specifically the central part of the yellow river.