Yayoi period bronze bells found on Awaji Island

Yayoi period bronze bells found on Awaji Island

Ritual bronze bells from the Yayoi period (around the third century B.C. to third century A.D.) recently found in Minamiawaji, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, are shown on May 19, 2015. Two bells on the right both contain a smaller bell inside, while the second bell from the left had been found inside the bell in the left corner. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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  • ILEA000069641
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  • 2015/5/19 21:01:35
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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