Bronze Bell of the Yayoi Period

These flashcards cover key concepts and terminology related to the bronze bell from the Yayoi period, as discussed in the lecture.

Yayoi Period

A period in Japanese pre-history characterized by the introduction of bronze and the development of agriculture.

Bronze casting

A technology for creating objects by pouring molten bronze into clay molds.

Pictorial scenes

Imagery depicted on the bronze bell, representing some of the oldest known illustrations in Japan.

Agricultural settlements

Communities that began engineering landscapes for agriculture, such as rice patties, during the Yayoi Period.

Ritual purpose

The intended use of objects like the bronze bell, often related to ceremonies or offerings in early Japanese culture.

Cache

A collection or storage of items, often hidden away; in this context, refers to ritual objects.

Stilts

Supports raised above the ground, used in construction; seen in the image of a house from the Yayoi Period.

Clay molds

Forms used to shape molten bronze during the casting process.

Incised

Carved or engraved into a surface; in this case, describing the technique of decoration on bronze objects.

Hierarchical society

A structured society with different levels of status and power, which began to form during the Yayoi Period.