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Illustration
This stone ritual object comes from Japan and dates to the Jomon period, between 3000-400 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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APA Style
Wiener, J. B. (2017, December 20). Jomon Period Stone Ritual Object. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7796/jomon-period-stone-ritual-object/
Chicago Style
Wiener, James Blake. "Jomon Period Stone Ritual Object." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 20, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7796/jomon-period-stone-ritual-object/.
MLA Style
Wiener, James Blake. "Jomon Period Stone Ritual Object." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 20 Dec 2017. Web. 20 Mar 2023.
