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This jar comes from the Kanbayashi archaeological site, which is located in Kitakatashi in Fukushima prefecture, Japan. It dates from the 2nd-1st century BCE, during the Yayoi Period. (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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