Flat Bronze sword excavated from Hojo, Takase-town

UnknownYayoi period, 2nd century

The Kagawa Museum
Takamatsu-shi, Japan

This is a flat bronze sword from the Yayoi period unearthed in Takase Town of Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture. It is said that three swords were found together.

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Title: Flat Bronze sword excavated from Hojo, Takase-town
Creator: Unknown
Date: Yayoi period, 2nd century
Physical Dimensions: w9.4 x h45.7 ㎝
Type: Casting
External Link: http://www.pref.kagawa.lg.jp/kmuseum/index.html

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