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| Shows exchanges with Sung and Yuan in China from the late Heian Period to the Nanbokucho Period (12c -- 14c A.D.). During this time, there were various wars and events such sa the Mongolian Invasion, travel by Zen Buddhist monks and the sinking of a trading ship at Shin-an, Korea. |
| 3-1. | Imazu and Zen Monk Eisai (Yosai),
Sung People Sung merchants traded in Hakata and at the port of Imazu. Hakata prospered as an international city and many Sung people lived there. |
| 3-2. | Distribution of Ceramic Wares;
Late Heian to Kamakura Periods (12c - 13c A.D.) A great volume of Chinese ceramic wares have been excavated in Hakata as it was the gateway for ceramic wares imported by Chinese merchants residing in Hakata. |
| 3-3. | Mongolian Invation Hakata became a battlefield twice when it was attacked by the Mongols.They had established a vast empire Yuan in the 13th century which covered most of Asia and parts of Europe. |
| 3-4. | Exchanges between Japan and
Yuan Despite war, trade continued with Yuan (China). As a result of traveling Zen Buddhist monks, Zen and its related culture were introduced to Japan. |
| 3-5. | Ship Which Sank at Shin-an A trading ship sank on its way back to Hakata from Ninbo, China. The wreck was found off Shin-an, in Southwest Koria. |
| 3-6. | Distribution of Ceramic Wares;
Late Kamakura to Early Muromachi Periods (14c - 15c A.D.) Blue-glazed celadons and white-glazed celadons were mainly brought back from China to Hakata by trading ships.They were sent to China for the purpose of raising money for the building of temples. |
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