Culture of the Late Kofun Period: Kaibozuka Tumulus
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Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
July 20, 2016 (Wed) - October 30, 2016 (Sun)Kaibozuka Tumulus is located in Ibaraki, Osaka Prefecture, and is an example of a kofun burial mound from the late Kofun period (6th century). In 1909 and 1935, many mortuary objects were excavated from its stone burial chamber as well as the mound itself.
This exhibition presents an overview of the Kaibozuka artifacts, which have been recognized since early times as examples defining late Kofun culture, and have contributed to determining dates in the Kofun period. Moreover, through comparison with important artifacts from other time periods, this exhibition looks into the development of and the background surrounding swords with ring pommels, equestrian objects, and Sue ware.