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These golden jewels come from the Niizama Senzuka No. 126 Tumulus, which is located in Kawanishicho, Nara prefecture, Japan. They date the 5th century CE, during the Kofun 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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Wiener, J. B. (2017, December 20). Jewels from Niizawa Senzuka Tumulus. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7805/jewels-from-niizawa-senzuka-tumulus/
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Wiener, James Blake. "Jewels from Niizawa Senzuka Tumulus." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 20, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7805/jewels-from-niizawa-senzuka-tumulus/.
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Wiener, James Blake. "Jewels from Niizawa Senzuka Tumulus." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 20 Dec 2017. Web. 24 Apr 2024.
