Battles and Weaponry in Ancient and Medieval Japan
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Grenade, Found at Takashima Kōzaki Site, Nagasaki, Kamakura period, 13th century
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
September 22, 2021 (Wed) - March 21, 2022 (Mon)Few of the metal weapons created in ancient and medieval Japan have survived to present day, excluding those preserved as heirlooms. As a result, metal weapons unearthed during excavations are valuable finds. This section of the gallery compares ancient Japanese weapons with a Mongolian ceramic grenade, which was used by the Mongolian armada during the Mongol invasions of the late 13th century.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Knife | Found at Takaoyama Sutra Mound, Wakayama | Heian period, 12th century | E-15360 | |||
| Highlight | Grenade | Found at Takashima Kōzaki Site, Nagasaki | Kamakura period, 13th century | G-3308 |