Stone Object Shaped Like a Japanese Character
Found in Niigata City, Niigata, Jōmon period, 4000–2000 BC
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
September 3, 2024 (Tue) - March 2, 2025 (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 |
CMT | ||
Highlight | Clay Earring | Found in Akiruno City, Tokyo | Jōmon period, 2000–400 BC | Gift of Mr. Shiono Hanjuro, J-38013 | |||
Highlight | Stone Object Shaped Like a Japanese Character | Found in Niigata City, Niigata | Jōmon period, 4000–2000 BC | J-39542 | |||
Highlight | Ritual Object ("Taishu") | Found at the Nishigahara Shell Mound, Tokyo | Jōmon period, 3000–2000 BC | J-37001 | |||
Highlight | Shark Tooth Pendant | Found at the Kamitakatsu Shell Mound, Ibaraki | Jōmon period, 2000–400 BC | J-1456 | |||
Highlight | Miniature Vessels | Found in Hashikami Town, Aomori | Jōmon period, 1000–400 BC | J-38314 |