Objects Owned by Ritualistic Leaders
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Triangular-Rimmed Mirror with Deities and Beasts
Found at the Kamihirakawa Ōtsuka Tumulus, Shizuoka, Kofun period, 4th centuryJapanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
July 8, 2025 (Tue) - February 1, 2026 (Sun)In the 3rd and 4th centuries, provincial rulers played the roles of ritualistic leaders.
They liked to own magical objects such as bronze mirrors, and vessels and accessories made of precious stones.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
| Highlight | Triangular-Rimmed Mirror with Deities and Beasts | Found at the Kamihirakawa Ōtsuka Tumulus, Shizuoka | Kofun period, 4th century | J-9527 | |||
| Highlight | Mirror with Linked Arcs | Found at the Yamichi Nagatsuka Tumulus, Gifu | Kofun period, 4th century | J-20542 | |||
| Highlight | Staff-Shaped Ceremonial Object | Found in an unknown location | Kofun period, 4th century | J-2775 |