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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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APA Style
Wiener, J. B. (2017, December 20). Prehistoric Japanese Jar. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7801/prehistoric-japanese-jar/
Chicago Style
Wiener, James Blake. "Prehistoric Japanese Jar." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 20, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7801/prehistoric-japanese-jar/.
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Wiener, James Blake. "Prehistoric Japanese Jar." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 20 Dec 2017. Web. 01 Apr 2023.
