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Outer case (Excavated presumably in Fukuoka Prefecture)

外筒（伝福岡県出土）
Outer case (Excavated presumably in Fukuoka Prefecture) (外筒（伝福岡県出土）)
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At a glance — Archaeological Object · Heian period, 12th century · held by Nara National Museum · designated Important Cultural Property of Japan.

Fact Sheet

Designation
Important Cultural Property (重要文化財)
Date
1101–1200
Dimensions
H 40.2, D of cover 25.5, D of body 18.2
Catalogue ID
cobas-15660

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Outer case (Excavated presumably in Fukuoka Prefecture) is a archaeological object of Heian period, 12th century (1101–1200), held by the Nara National Museum and designated a Important Cultural Property (重要文化財) of Japan. The facts below are transcribed from the official catalogue record; this entry carries no museum description in English.

Record & Sources

Cite this page: “Outer case (Excavated presumably in Fukuoka Prefecture)（外筒（伝福岡県出土））.” Treasures of Japan, catalogue no. cobas-15660. Nara National Museum. https://treasures.yamato-kenkou.com/treasures/outer-case-excavated-presumably-in-fukuoka-prefecture/ — entry last verified 1 November 2026.
Full record data (as published in the official catalogue record)
  • Category: Archaeology:Media:Stone, precious stone
  • Genre: Archaeological Works
  • Cultural property designation: Important Cultural Property
  • Material: Steatite
  • Size: H 40.2, D of cover 25.5, D of body 18.2
  • 員数: １口
  • 分類: 考古
  • 種別: 考古:材質:石・玉
  • 品質形状: 滑石製
  • 法量: 総高40.2 蓋径25.5 筒身径18.2

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