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Incense burner shaped pottery of Omiyama site

Cultural Heritage/Japan Heritage

The highlight of the Omiyama site is an incense burner shaped vessel from the Middle Jomon Period (c. 3,500?2,500 BC). The shape of this pottery is reminiscent of a human face and it was designated a Nagano Prefectural Treasure in 2018.

Address: Minamisaku-gun Kawakami Nagano

Category: Cultural Heritage/Japan Heritage