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ca. 6th century · Agate (?) · Asian Art

Jewelry adorns and defines the body, both physically and socially. These Kofun period (250–600) pieces belonged to shamans and kings and were buried with them. Leaders commanded authority as much in death as they did in life.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 6th century

Medium

Agate (?)

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1912