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Bronze bell No. 18 from the Kamo-Iwakura site

Unkownaround 1st century

Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo

Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo
Izumo city, Japan

National treasure. The dotaku (bronze bell ) unearthed from the Kamo Iwakura site have a nested structure. In this way, No.19 dotaku was set into this dotaku. It is the decorative bronze bell cast with dragonfly, and in the center of the handle, the mark 'X' has been inscribed.

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  • Title: Bronze bell No. 18 from the Kamo-Iwakura site
  • Creator Lifespan: permanent exhibition room - Unknown
  • Creator Nationality: Unkown
  • Creator Gender: Unkown
  • Creator Birth Place: Unkown
  • Date: around 1st century
  • Unkown: Unkown
  • Physical Dimensions: h47.7
  • Provenance: Agency for Cultural Affairs
  • Type: casting
  • Rights: 文化庁蔵
Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo

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