Location Ishikawa Archaeological Foundation
Jike Site Artifacts: Various Shinto Festival Implements
- Display status
- No permanent display
- Period
- Nara – Early Heian Period (8th - 9th century)
- Form/Type
- Archaeological material
- Location
- Jike-machi, Yanaida-machi (Hakui City
The Jike Site, buried in the coastal sand dunes of Hakui City, is where rituals related to the ancient Keta Shrine were performed. This unique collection of artifacts were used in Shinto festivals. The collection is so diverse that it has been called the “Nagisa treasure house”, and includes many valuable items even in relation to the rest of Japan.
Nisai (two colors) and Sansai (three colors) pottery, which has a mottled green and yellow glaze on a white base, is also called Nara Sansai. In rural areas, excavations are limited to government offices, temples and ritual sites. Small pots, lids and porcelain pillows have been unearthed at the Jike Site.
The outside of the bowl is painted red and the inside has been polished and blackened, imitating the iron bowls used in Buddhist rituals.
In addition, there are a wide variety of metal products used in Shinto festivals, including bronze products such as mirrors, bells, decorative waistbelt fitments and coins, as well as ironware products such as swords and spindle bases.
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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
