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Which type of pottery is made from clay fired at 1,700-2,100°F?
Which type of pottery is made from clay fired at 1,700-2,100°F?
What is the Manunggul Jar?
What is the Manunggul Jar?
A secondary burial jar from a Neolithic burial site that depicts figures representing the journey of the soul to the afterlife.
The Burnay Jar was established in 1922.
The Burnay Jar was established in 1922.
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What materials are used to make porcelain?
What materials are used to make porcelain?
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What unique feature do the Maitum Anthropomorphic Burial Jars possess?
What unique feature do the Maitum Anthropomorphic Burial Jars possess?
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The Burnay Jar is commonly used for storing ______.
The Burnay Jar is commonly used for storing ______.
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Which burial jar is housed at the National Museum of Anthropology?
Which burial jar is housed at the National Museum of Anthropology?
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Study Notes
Pottery
- One of the oldest and most widespread decorative arts
- Consists of objects made from clay and hardened with heat
- Includes vessels for holding liquids, plates, and bowls
- Often used interchangeably with ceramics
- Can also include industrial applications
Types of Pottery
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Earthenware or Terracotta:
- Made from clay
- Fired at 1,700-2,100°F
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Stoneware:
- Made from clay and feldspar
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Porcelain:
- Made from kaolin (a special fine, white clay) and feldspar
Philippine Pottery
Manunggul Jar
- Secondary burial jar from a Neolithic burial site in Manunggul cave, Tabon Caves, Palawan
- Depicts figures on the lid representing the journey of the soul to the afterlife
- Dates back to 890-710 B.C.
- Considered a masterpiece of Philippine pre-colonial art
- National treasure (item 64-MO-74)
- Housed at the National Museum of Anthropology
- Made from clay with some sand
Burnay Jar
- Commonly used for storing water, grains, and fermenting local drinks
- Process involves kneading clay with water and sand to prevent sticking
- Jar is air-dried for several weeks
- Fired for one day and night at 1,370 or 1,500 degrees centigrade
Maitum Anthropomorphic Burial Jar
- Earthenware secondary burial jars discovered in Ayub Cave, Sarangani Province
- Anthropomorphic design (human-like)
- Showcases facial features of early Mindanao inhabitants
- Emphasizes the Filipino belief in life after death
- Unique character sparked interest from archaeologists in Southeast Asian countries (Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia, Burma, and Indonesia)
- Continued excavations by government and privately sponsored groups
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Explore the fascinating world of pottery, one of humanity's oldest decorative arts. This quiz delves into different types of pottery, including earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain, highlighting significant pieces like the Manunggul and Burnay jars from the Philippines. Test your knowledge of their historical and cultural significance.
