Tomb Mounds on Tsushima IslandThe Daishōgun’yama Tumulus
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Mirror with Mythical Birds (Kuifeng)
Found at the Daishōgun'yama Tumulus, Nagasaki, Kofun period, 4th–5th centuryUpcomingJapanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
April 8, 2026 (Wed) - December 6, 2026 (Sun)Tsushima Island is located midway between the Japanese archipelago and the Korean Peninsula. Burial goods recovered there incorporate elements from cultures that existed during Japan’s Kofun period (ca. 3rd–7th century) and Korea’s Three Kingdoms period (4th century–668). The works on view explore burial practices that developed on the island through cultural exchange.
| Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
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| Highlight | Mirror with Mythical Birds (Kuifeng) | Found at the Daishōgun'yama Tumulus, Nagasaki | Kofun period, 4th–5th century | J-37006-1 | |||
| Highlight | Wide-Mouthed Jar with Lugs | Found at the Daishōgun'yama Tumulus, Nagasaki | Kofun period, 4th–5th century | J-37006-6 |