Rituals for the Gods in Eastern Japan
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Disks with Two Perforations, Found at Inoko Site, Ibaraki, Kofun period, 5th–6th century (Gift of Mr.Kimura Kiichi)
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
December 15, 2020 (Tue) - June 13, 2021 (Sun)During the Kofun period (ca. 3rd century–ca. 7th century), rituals for the gods were carried out where these gods were believed to reside. These places were set in locations away from major travel routes and the bustle of daily life, such as hills and small islands. Implements for these rituals were made from a variety of materials including clay, stone, and iron. In eastern Japan, steatite objects such as holed discs, swords, and beads were also widely produced for these rituals.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Highlight | Comma-Shaped Bead ("Magatama") | Found at Inoko Site, Ibaraki | Kofun period, 5th–6th century | Gift of Mr. Kimura Kiichi, J-7265 | |||
| Highlight | Comma-Shaped Beads ("Magatama") | Found at Inoko Site, Ibaraki | Kofun period, 5th–6th century | Gift of Mr. Kimura Kiichi, J-7266-1 | |||
| Highlight | Stone Objects in the Shape of a Sword Point | Found at Inoko Site, Ibaraki | Kofun period, 5th–6th century | Gift of Mr. Kimura Kiichi, J-7266-2 | |||
| Highlight | Disks with Two Perforations | Found at Inoko Site, Ibaraki | Kofun period, 5th–6th century | Gift of Mr. Kimura Kiichi, J-7269 | |||
| Highlight | Hand-Molded Vessels | Found at Inoko Site, Ibaraki | Kofun period, 5th–6th century | Gift of Mr. Kimura Kiichi, J-7264 |