JAPANESE Pot with Whorl Design c. 3000–2000 BC Earthenware . This pot dates to the middle of the Jomon period (c. 3000–2000 BC), which was Japan&#x27;s Neolithic era. Jomon translates to &quot;vines or cords,&quot; and the period gets its name from the swirling decorative motifs often found on earthenware storage and cooking vessels produced during that time. MFAH | Collections | Arts of Asia | Pot with Whorl Design