Accessories and Tools of the Yayoi Period Used in Rituals

Cylindrical Beads
Found at the Bikuni Yashiki Tomb, Kyoto, Yayoi period, 1st-3rd century

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
September 3, 2024 (Tue) - March 2, 2025 (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	Found at the Bikuni Yashiki Tomb, Kyoto	Yayoi period, 1st-3rd century	J-1736
Highlight		Comma-Shaped Beads ("Magatama")	Found at the Bikuni Yashiki Tomb, Kyoto	Yayoi period, 1st-3rd century	J-1726
Highlight		Bracelet (Fragments)	Found at the Bikuni Yashiki Tomb, Kyoto	Yayoi period, 1st-3rd century	J-1845
Highlight		Fragments of a Bronze Bracelet	Found in Tsushima City, Nagasaki	Yayoi period, 1st–3rd century	J-38395
Highlight		Horse Bell	Found in Tsushima City, Nagasaki	Yayoi period, 1st–3rd century	J-38393
Highlight		Discoidal Mace Head	Found in Hinokage Town, Miyazaki	Yayoi period, 2nd century BC–3rd century AD	J-37062

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