Location Ishikawa Archaeological Foundation
Kanpoji Jinyama Kiln Site etc. Artifacts: Round and Flat Eave Tiles, etc.
- Display status
- No permanent display
- Period
- End of Kofun Period (late 7th century)
- Form/Type
- Archaeological material
- Location
- Kanpoji-machi (Kanazawa City)
Kanpoji Jinyama Kiln Site is one of the kilns that make up the Kanpoji Kiln Group Site built on the hills in the northeastern part of Kanazawa City. This kiln fired both Sue ware and tiles and was in operation during the latter half of the 7th century.
A large amount of burned tile fragments were excavated from the kiln and the adjacent Kanpoji Yatta Site, where it is thought that the sorting and transport of tiles were carried out. Among them were small quantities of round and flat eave tiles that were used to cover the eaves of roofs. The pattern on the round tiles is in the shape of a lotus flower, and referred to as a “double-cotyledon (seed leaf), eight-petaled lotus pattern”, which features a total of eight petals, each of which has a pair of cotyledons. Tiles using the same mold have been unearthed at the Chino Temple Ruins, far away in Nanao City.
The pattern on the flat tiles is called “jukomon”, which consists of three to four arcs.
It is believed that the tiles fired at this kiln were used to roof an ancient temple that has not yet been discovered.
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Opened in 1998 as an open facility for the excavation and organization of excavated artifacts and the publication of reports on buried cultural properties (archaeological sites) that convey the history and culture of Ishikawa prefecture, as well as to hold exhibitions and lectures that make use of the results. The exhibition rooms comprise sections organized by theme and era, where you can see and touch precious earthenware and stone tools discovered from archaeological sites throughout the prefecture. In 2001, they also opened the Ancient Experience Area, where you can enjoy learning about the lives and techniques of ancient people. Both adults and children can learn about local history in an accessible and easy manner, while deepening their interest and understanding of cultural properties.
18-1 Nakatomachi, Kanazawa, 920-1336 Google Maps
TEL 076-229-4477 E-mail daihyou@ishikawa-maibun.or.jp
