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These bronze Japanese hallberds date from the Yayoi period, between the 2nd-1st century 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). Bronze Hallberds from Ancient Japan. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7799/bronze-hallberds-from-ancient-japan/
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Wiener, James Blake. "Bronze Hallberds from Ancient Japan." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 20, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7799/bronze-hallberds-from-ancient-japan/.
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