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Lesson: Japanese and Chinese Tomb Culture

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The purpose of this lesson is to examine burial customs in ancient China and Japan.

Subject Categories: History & Culture

Locale: Comparison

Grade Levels: Grades 5-8

Associated Images:
1917.974 Jade Bi Disk
1937.25 Ge (Dagger-Axe)
1950.249 Daigou (Garment Hook)
1955.295 Horse
1957.27 Caparisoned Haniwa Horse
1962.39 Haniwa Figure of a Female
1963.103 Fangyou (Covered Jar)
1967.147 Camel
1973.74 Mirror with Phoenixes and Floral Sprays
1975.96 Xian (Steamer)
1977.206 Male Haniwa Head
1982.148 Jue (Wine Cup)
1983.1 Funerary Object (Mingqi): Dog
1985.73 Funerary Relief with Chariot Procession
1989.150 Jia (Wine Vessel)
1989.3 Master Lai's Bell
1990.30 Chariot Fitting
1991.78.1 Jade Plaque
1991.8 Bian: A Shallow Basin Supported by Bird
1994.203 Mat Weight in the Form of a Bear
1999.170 Haniwa in the Form of an Archer
2000.118.1 Tomb Guardian with Animal Head
2000.118.2 Tomb Guardian with Human Face
2003.2 Ding

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