Ancient Japanese Tomb Epitaphs
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Epitaph of Mino no Okamaro, Excavated at Aoyamadai, Ikoma-shi, Nara, Nara period, dated 730 (Important Cultural Property)
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
September 21, 2022 (Wed) - March 12, 2023 (Sun)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 | Important Cultural Property | Epitaph of Mino no Okamaro | Excavated at Aoyamadai, Ikoma-shi, Nara | Nara period, dated 730 (Tenpyo 2) | J-39204 |