Agricultural Tools of the Kofun Period: Innovation in the 5th Century
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Iron Hoe, Excavated at Miwa Katayama Tumulus, Nankoku-shi, Kochi, Kofun period, 5th–6th century (Gift of Mr. Ichihara Kamenosuke)
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 5, 2017 (Tue) - May 13, 2018 (Sun)In the 5th century, advanced forging techniques were introduced from the Korean peninsula to the Japanese archipelago, resulting in changes in the points of iron blades that were mounted on agricultural tools. The dissemination of highly functional agricultural tools, which increased production in forestry and agriculture, had a great e ect on the society of the Kofun period.
Including:
Iron Adze, Excavated at Hazeyama Tumulus, Iizuka-shi, Fukuoka, Kofun period, 5th–6th century (Gift of Mr. Abe Eizo)
Iron Sickle, Excavated at Hazeyama Tumulus, Iizuka-shi, Fukuoka, Kofun period, 5th–6th century (Gift of Mr. Abe Eizo)
Iron Hoe, Excavated at Miwa Katayama Tumulus, Nankoku-shi, Kochi, Kofun period, 5th–6th century (Gift of Mr. Ichihara Kamenosuke)