Treasure of Okinoshima
Name |
Octagonal Tubular Kirikodama (Cut-Decoration) Beads |
Classification |
Glass |
Excavated Point |
Excavated from Site No. 8 |
Designated Category |
National Treasure |
Era (real era) |
6th-7th Century |
volume |
L.3.1-3.7cm (for Complete Beads) |
Description |
A large bead with a shape like two octagonal-pyramids put together. This beautiful translucent green piece is extremely rare, so it’s possible that it was imported from across the ocean.
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