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An earthenware coffin. Kawanabe, Tsuyama-shi, Okayama, Japan. Asuka Period, 7th century CE. (Tokyo National Museum)
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James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.
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APA Style
Wiener, J. B. (2017, May 24). Japanese Earthenware Coffin. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6712/japanese-earthenware-coffin/
Chicago Style
Wiener, James Blake. "Japanese Earthenware Coffin." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 24, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6712/japanese-earthenware-coffin/.
MLA Style
Wiener, James Blake. "Japanese Earthenware Coffin." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 24 May 2017. Web. 26 Jul 2024.
