Ancient Lamplights
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Saucer Used as an Oil Lamp, Found at the Funahashi Site, Osaka, Asuka–Nara period, 7th–8th century
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
March 12, 2024 (Tue) - September 16, 2024 (Mon)In ancient Japan, the use of oil lamps consisting simply of saucers and wicks became prevalent with the spread of Buddhism. Saucers used as oil lamps typically have charred marks on their rims, which was a result of placing and securing lit wicks against the saucers’ rims.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Saucer Used as an Oil Lamp | Found at the Funahashi Site, Osaka | Asuka–Nara period, 7th–8th century | J-38976-1 | |||
| Highlight | Saucer Used as an Oil Lamp | Found at the Funahashi Site, Osaka | Asuka–Nara period, 7th–8th century | J-38981-4 | |||
| Highlight | Flint Striker | Found at the Unpōji Sutra Mound, Yamanashi | Heian period, 12th century | E-14711 |