Objects of Prayer and Accessories in the Jomon Period
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Ritual Object (Taishu), Found in Tomioka City, Gunma, Jōmon period, 3000–2000 BC
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
September 6, 2022 (Tue) - March 5, 2023 (Sun)Accessories in the Jomon period (ca. 11,000 BC–ca. 5th century BC) included hair ornaments, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and waist ornaments. They had the additional function of indicating the age and sex of the wearer, as well as protecting him or her from evil spirits. Stone rods, which were male symbols, were made in prayer for fertility and the birth of many children.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Highlight | Clay Earring | Found in Akiruno City, Tokyo | Jōmon period, 2000–400 BC | Gift of Mr. Shiono Hanjuro, J-38013 | |||
| Highlight | Ritual Object ("Taishu") | Found in Tomioka City, Gunma | Jōmon period, 3000–2000 BC | J-7545 | |||
| Highlight | Pendant | From Usozawa Shell Mound, Rikuzen-takata-shi, Iwate | Jomon period, 2000 - 400 BC | Gift of Mr. Tokugawa Yorisada, J-17339 | |||
| Highlight | Stone Rod | Found in Sakura City, Chiba | Jōmon period, 1000–400 BC | Gift of Mr. Ichihara Tozaburo, J-7224 | |||
| Highlight | Ritual Stone Object ("Gyobutsu") | Found in the former Wake District, Okayama | Jōmon period, 1000–400 BC | J-4195 |