Kofun Culture of Southern Kyushu
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Boat, Haniwa (Terracotta Tomb Figurine), From Saitobaru Tumulus, Miyake, Saito-shi, Miyazaki, Kofun period, 5th century (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Thematic Exhibition Room
December 4, 2012 (Tue) - March 3, 2013 (Sun)This thematic exhibition, as part of the annual archaeological objects exchange program of the Agency for Cultural Affairs for this year, consists of artifacts from the Saitobaru Archaeological Museum of Miyazaki Prefecture and items in the Tokyo National Museum collection excavated in Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures. These objects introduce the distinctive Kofun culture of southern Kyushu.
Current exhibit includes:
Iron Beaked Helmet, Haniwa (Terracota tomb figurine), From Saitobaru Tumulus, Miyake, Saito-shi, Miyazaki, Kofun period, 5th century
Iron Visored Helmet, Haniwa (Terracotta Tomb Figurine), From Saitobaru Tumulus, Miyake, Saito-shi, Miyazaki, Kofun period, 5th century
Boat, Haniwa (Terracotta Tomb Figurine), From Saitobaru Tumulus, Miyake, Saito-shi, Miyazaki, Kofun period, 5th century (Important Cultural Property)