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Treasure of Okinoshima

  • Octagonal
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.