essay

Bell (DOTAKU)

Ancient Japan [by] Richard Pearson ; with contributions by Doi Takashi … [et alNew York • Published In 1992 • Pages: 166-167

By: Tanabe, Ikuo.

Abstract
Pictured is one bronze bell (DOTAKU) from the Late Yayoi period. These bells were no longer rung. There is a short description of how the bell was made and found.
Subjects
Smiths and their crafts
Musical instruments
Visual arts
tradition
Yayoi
HRAF PubDate
2004
Region
Asia
Sub Region
East Asia
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Types
Archaeologist
Art Historian
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2003
Field Date
not specified
Coverage Date
1900 BP-1750 BP (100 A.D.-250 A.D.)
Coverage Place
Nishiura, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Notes
Tanabe Ikuo
For bibliographical references see document 15: Pearson
LCCN
92015138
LCSH
Yayoi culture