Ancient Japanese Tomb Epitaphs
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Epitaph of Fumi no Nemaro (detail), Found at Fumi no Nemaro's Tomb, Nara, Asuka period, 707 (National Treasure)
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
September 22, 2021 (Wed) - March 21, 2022 (Mon)Epitaphs buried in graves contain information such as the names, dates of death, ages, social standings, governmental positions, and accomplishments of the deceased. In Japan, the custom of making epitaphs spread in conjunction with cremation from the second half of the 7th to the first half of the 8th century. It was practiced mainly among the nobility in the Kinai region, where Kyoto and Nara are located today.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Highlight | National Treasure | Epitaph of Fumi no Nemaro | Found at Fumi no Nemaro's Tomb, Nara | Asuka period, 707 (Keiun 4) | J-39201-2 | ||
| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Epitaphs of Oharida no Yasumaro | Excavated at Oharida Yasumaro's Tomb, Tsugekoka-cho, Nara-shi, Nara | Nara period, dated 729 (Jinki 6) | J-39205 |