[Hida City, Gifu Prefecture] A feat for the first time in 30 years! 377 artifacts, including 'Sekibo' (stone rods) which are Jomon period prayer tools excavated in Miyagawa-cho, Hida City, designated as National Important Cultural Properties! Recognized for high academic value as materials that elucidate the production process.
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Hida City, Gifu Prefecture, announced that 377 Jomon period artifacts, including 'Sekibo' stone rods excavated from the Shima and Shioya Kinese Shrine ruins, have been recommended for designation as National Important Cultural Properties. These items are highly valued for systematically demonstrating the production process and evolution of Sekibo, offering new insights into Jomon period technology and cultural exchange. This designation marks the second time a National Important Cultural Property (Fine Arts and Crafts) has been registered in the city.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the Jomon period prayer tools excavated in Miyagawa-cho, Hida City?
- A: They are stone rods, also known as Sekibo, which were used as ritual artifacts.
- Q: How many items have been recommended for designation as National Important Cultural Properties?
- A: A total of 377 items, including stone rods, tools, Jomon pottery, and other artifacts, have been recommended.
- Q: Which local archaeological sites in Hida City yielded these Jomon period artifacts?
- A: The artifacts were excavated from the Shima site and the Shioya Kinese Shrine site.
- Q: What raw material was used for the production of the excavated stone rods?
- A: The stone rods were produced using welded tuff, commonly known as Shioya stone, collected nearby.
- Q: What specific production stages of the stone rods are represented by the materials?
- A: The materials represent the production stages of flaking, hammering, and polishing.