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1-11. Formation and Development of NaKoku; Exchanges between Villages
The display mainly focuses on the production of bronze implements, the central industry of NaKoku, a chiefdom which existed in Fukuoka in the Yayoi Period.

 

1-12. Social Diversification; Models of Reconstructed Tombs, Kanenokuma, Yoshitake-Takaki
The Yayoi Period is the time when class society appeared for the first time in Japan. Difference among classes can be observed through the condition of tombs and funeral offerings.

 

1-13. Shell Road; Exchanges with Southern Seas
In Northern Kyushu during the Yayoi Period, bracelets made of Okinawan shells were in fashion, indicating exchanges between Northern Kyushu and Okinawa.

 

1-14. Exchanges with Han (China)
In the Yayoi Period,direct contact was made with China (Han Dynasty). Displays Chinese objects excavated in the Fukuoka region.

 

1-15. Gold Seal (National Treasure)
The Gold Seal which was presented in A.D. 57 by the Chinese Emperor of Eastern Han Dynasty to "the Japanese King of Na-koku."

 

1-16. Kofun (Tumulus) Period; Production of Salt and Iron
Displays how salt and iron were produced in the Kofun Period (A.D. late 3 c.-7 c.)

 

1-17. Haniwa
Haniwa, representative terracotta of Japan, was used for decorating Kofun (burial mound.) Displays Haniwas from Fukuoka.

 

1-18. Model of Reconstructed Sukizaki Kofun
Stone chamber of Sukizaki Kofun, the burial mound made in the early 5th century located in Nishi Ward, Fukuoka, is reconstructed and displayed. It is very similar to Kofuns in the Korian Peninsula.

 

1-19. Foreign Exchanges and Technological Innovation in the Kofun Period
A great deal of historical products and technology were imported from the Asian Continent during the Kofun Period. Related excavated artifacts are displayed.