Writing and Government Officials in the Nara Period (710–794)
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Seal, Found in Dazaifu City, Fukuoka, Nara period, 8th century (Important Cultural Property)
Heiseikan Japanese Archaeology Gallery
September 21, 2022 (Wed) - March 12, 2023 (Sun)Paper and ink were introduced from abroad in the Asuka period (593–710), and together with the beginning of the ritsuryo, a system of governance based on a criminal and administrative code, writing became more common in Japan. Both paper and strips of wood were used for writing, while copper seals were created and used throughout Japan by the central government, armies, storehouses, temples, and individuals.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Seal | Found in Dazaifu City, Fukuoka | Nara period, 8th century | J-34475 | ||
| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Seal | Found at Kanzeonji Temple, Fukuoka | Nara period, 8th century | J-34806 | ||
| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Seal | Found at the Site of Nasu Provincial Office, Tochigi | Heian period, 9th century | J-34819 | ||
| Highlight | Important Cultural Property | Seal | Place of excavation unknown | Heian period, 9th–10th century | Lent by Keisokuji Temple, Tochigi | ||
| Highlight | Round Ink Slab | Found at Heijō Capital Site, Nara | Nara period, 8th century | Lent by Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties |