Illustration
This prehistoric domen clay mask is from Kami Hata in Nagano, Japan. It dates from the Jomon period or roughly from 2000-1000 BCE. (Tokyo National Museum)
About the Author
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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Wiener, J. B. (2017, December 20). Prehistoric Domen Clay Mask. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7795/prehistoric-domen-clay-mask/
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