More materials on the Kofun Period

Shiraishi, T. (1999) Chronology and Absolute Dates of the Corridor Style Stone Chamber Types in the Kinai Region, Kokogaku Zasshi 85:1-18.  Abstract (pdf format).

Ikenoue, H. and Hanada, K. (1999) Re-consideration of Miyajidake Tomb, Chikushi, Kokogaku Zasshi 85:19-56.  Abstract (pdf format).

Abstracts from the special issue of The Bulletin of the National Museum of Japanese History 80, 1999 are available below.  The theme of the issue was "Current Issues on Kofun Period Tombs with Decorated Burial Facilities."  All files are in Adobe PDF format.

Syntax of Kofun Period Paintings and Drawings by Makoto Sahara

Views on Death and the Other World, as Seen from Decorated Tombs of the Kofun Period by Taichiro Shiraishi

Origins and Development of Decorated Tombs in Higo (Kumamoto Prefecture), Kyushu by Masafumi Takaki

Decorated Tunnel Tombs in Fukushima, Northeastern Japan by Masayoshi Fukushima

From Tattooed Clay Figurines to Pictorial Representations of Tattooing by Hiromi Shitara

Pictorial Representations on Haniwa Clay Cylinders of the Kofun Period by Hideji Harunari

Origins and Development of the Four Directional Dieties by Atsumu Wada

Rituals of Royal Succession on the Surface of Tumuli during the Kofun Period by Seishi Okada

Mural Paintings of Northern Dynasty, Sui, and Tang China and Koguryo, Korea by Ushio Azuma

Mural Paintings in Early Tombs of China and Decorated Tombs of Kofun Period Japan by Sadao Nishijima

Colors and Pigments Adopted by the Kofun Period Decorated Tombs by Masaharu Nagashima

Folklore of the Kofun Period Decorated Tombs by Hiroyuki Hashimoto

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