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Lesson 3: Yayoi period (300 B.C.E.–300 C.E.)
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Yayoi period (300 B.C.E.–300 C.E.)
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Dōtaku, ancient bells

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Dōtaku (bell-shaped bronze, national treasure), 1st–2nd century B.C.E., bronze, found in Kagawa Prefecture, 42.7 cm high (Tokyo National Museum). Speakers: Dr. Steven Zucker and Dr. Beth Harris. Created by Smarthistory.

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