essay

The evidence of social change between the Early and Middle Yayoi

windows on the japanese past : studies in archaeology and prehistory • Ann Arbor, Mich. • Published In 1986 • Pages: 317-333

By: Kanaseki, Hiroshi.

Abstract
Kanaseki briefly describes the introduction of Yayoi culture into Japan and then, as an expert in ceramics, describes the ceramics of the early Yayoi period. He goes on to discuss the Doigahama cemetery and proposes population figures for the cemetery and the associated community. The Go site is also discussed as also showing a population shift at the end of the Early Yayoi period.
Subjects
Mortality
Cereal agriculture
Ceramic technology
Settlement patterns
Burial practices and funerals
tradition
Yayoi
HRAF PubDate
2004
Region
Asia
Sub Region
East Asia
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2003
Field Date
1957 plus
Coverage Date
2200 BP-2000 BP (200 B.C.-1 B.C.)
Coverage Place
Yamaguchi Prefecture; Japan
Notes
Kanaseki Hiroshi
Includes bibliographical references (p. 331-333)
LCCN
85016639
LCSH
Yayoi culture