Accessories and Tools of the Yayoi Period Used in Rituals

Cylindrical Beads (Kudatama) and Small Beads, Found in Itoshima City, Fukuoka, Yayoi period, 1st–3rd century

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
March 5, 2024 (Tue) - September 1, 2024 (Sun)

In the Yayoi period (ca. 5th century BC–3rd century AD), bronze bracelets and glass necklaces began to appear. Production techniques for glass objects were developed based on metal casting techniques. Stone tools that were modeled on metal weapons were also created. These objects were buried with the deceased and used in rituals.

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	Designation	Name	Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance	Period	Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number	CMT
Highlight		Cylindrical Beads ("Kudatama") and Small Beads	Found in Itoshima City, Fukuoka	Yayoi period, 1st–3rd century	J-36689
Highlight		Polished Stone Halberd	Found in Itoda Town, Fukuoka	Yayoi period, 2nd century BC–3rd century AD	Gift of Mr. Nishimura Shinjiro and Nagao Jirohichi, J-8523
Highlight		Horse Bell	Found in Tsushima City, Nagasaki	Yayoi period, 1st–3rd century	J-38393
Highlight		Discoidal Mace Head	Found in Maebashi City, Gunma	Yayoi period, 2nd–1st century BC	J-6306

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