Dogu Figurine, Known as the "Jomon Godess", Lent by Yamagata Prefecture (Housed at Yamagata Prefectural Museum, National Treasure)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room T4
March 23, 2016 (Wed) - April 17, 2016 (Sun)
This national treasure dogu figurine is called the Goddess of the Jomon Period because of its elegant yet powerful form. It is also the largest standing dogu figurine yet to be discovered.
Moreover, the Goddess of the Jomon Period will be displayed in a “next-generation museum display case with OLED (organic light-emitting diode) lighting.” This case, which was developed through cooperation among firms in Yamagata Prefecture and incorporates the latest technology, allows visitors to fully enjoy the beautiful form of this dogu figurine.
Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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Highlight | National Treasure | Dogu Figurine, Known as the“Jomon Godess” | 1 | Excavated from Nishinomae site in Funagata-machi, Yamagata | Middle Jomon Period,3000-2000 BC | Yamagata Prefecture(Housed at Yamagata Prefectural Museum) | |
Highlight | National Treasure | Dogu Fragments | 41 | Excavated from Nishinomae site in Funagata-machi, Yamagata | Middle Jomon Period,3000-2000 BC | Yamagata Prefecture(Housed at Yamagata Prefectural Museum) |