The Museum,Archaeological Institute of Kashihara,Nara Prefecture
Since 1938, the Archaeological Institute of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture, has been conducting archaeological surveys of sites in Nara Prefecture. Based on the survey and research activities of the Institute, the Museum, Archaeological Institute of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture, provides an opportunity to deepen understanding of the history of Nara Prefecture, which holds an important place in Japanese history, through artifacts unearthed at many archaeological sites in the prefecture. In addition to the permanent exhibition "Archaeology of Yamato," the museum holds two special exhibitions in the spring and fall, and a rapid report exhibition "Digging Yamato" in the summer, showing the results of excavation surveys. Facilities such as a video library, information corner, and rest area are available free of charge, so please visit.
The history of Nara Prefecture occupies an important place in the history of Japan. The Archaeological Institute of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture, and its affiliated museum display exhibits based primarily on archaeological findings from excavations conducted since 1938. In the permanent exhibition, "Archaeology of Yamato," you can visually learn about Japan's history.
In addition, using the survey records and archaeological artifacts held by the Institute and its affiliated museum, video content including excavation footage is available on YouTube at "Kashikoken Channel". Visiting the museum after watching the video content will deepen your understanding. The museum also has explanatory panels in English, so please visit.
Main works
haniwa of a seated male figure
This is the model for the mascot of the Museum, Archaeological Institute of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture. Chairs, jewelry, clothing, and hairstyles are also important materials to consider the customs of the time.
spiked-leaf-shaped harness pendant
An apricot leaf of gilded bronze overlaid with openwork metal fittings on a base of iron-gilded copper overlaid with gold leaf (copper wrapped around an iron base and covered with gold leaf) in the shape of a holly leaf. Seventeen similar items were excavated from the Fujinoki tomb and decorated the area from the horse's back to the rump. The two phoenixes facing each other and the palm tree design inside are expressed three-dimensionally by a technique called "bas-relief," in which unnecessary parts are cut away, and the technical level, including the exquisite hair carving technique, is the highest of its time.
