Treasure of Okinoshima
| Name |
Sword Ornamental Parts |
| Classification |
Gilt Bronze and Silver |
| Excavated Point |
Excavated from Sites No. 8 and No. 23 |
| Designated Category |
National Treasure |
| Era (real era) |
6th-7th Century |
| volume |
Sword Guard (on Right side): Widest D. 6.6cm; Wire (inside Box): W. 0.1cm; Rectangular Ornament: L. (9.6)cm |
| Description |
From Okinoshima, other ornamental long sword parts besides the handle have been excavated, allowing us to infer the original form of the long swords given as offerings, which are now reduced to iron scraps.
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