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.
Definition of impressed decoration in ceramics.
Pottery decoration produced by impressing a twisted cord into the surface of the soft clay.
The jomon period c.
300 bce of ancient japan produced a distinctive pottery which distinguishes it from the earlier paleolithic age.
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.
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Impressed pottery is much more widespread than the cardial.
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.