The Tombs of Yamato – The Todaijiyama Tumulus and the Sword of Mystery
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Iron Sword with Gold Inlay Inscription, From Todaijiyama Tumulus, Ichinomoto-cho, Tenri-shi, Nara, Kofun period, 4th century (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Thematic Exhibition Room
June 7, 2011 (Tue) - August 28, 2011 (Sun)Tokyo National Museum and Tenri University Sankokan Museum carried out a joint research program into the Todaijiyama tumulus between 2007–2009. This Thematic Exhibition, held jointly by the two Museums, displays the results of this research. Most of the objects excavated at the tumulus are on display here, as are several valuable photographs and drawings from the time of the excavation and some other related relics. We hope this exhibition can help you to imagine what kind of person was buried in the Todaijiyama tumulus all those many years ago.