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Origin of Shinto : Ancient Japanese Rituals Kokugakuin Univercity Museum Origin of Shinto : Ancient Japanese Rituals 14 September (Sat.) - 10 December (Sun.) , 2017 № Title Provenance Date Collection ■ Introduction 1 Mirror with Design of Seven arcs Okinoshima site, Munakata city, Fukuoka pref. Kofun period, 4th century Owned by Kokugakuin University Museum ■ ChapterⅠ: What is "Sinto " ? １：Views of "Shinto " in the "Nihon Shyoki " : "Shinto " as the state religion Nihon shoki (Chronicles of Japan) vol.21 Edited in 720, Nara period 2 Edited by Prince Toneri and others Owned by Kokugakuin University Library "The record before the enthronement of Emperor Yomei " Published in Edo period Nihon shoki (Chronicles of Japan) vol.25 Edited in 720, Nara period 3 Edited by Prince Toneri and others Owned by Kokugakuin University Library "The record before the enthronement of Emperor Kotoku " Published in Edo period Nihon shoki (Chronicles of Japan) vol.20 Edited in 720, Nara period 4 Edited by Prince Toneri and others Owned by Kokugakuin University Library "The record before the enthronement of Emperor Bidatsu" Published in Edo period Edited in 779, Nara period 5 To Daiwajo Toseiden (Eastern Expedition of the Great Tang Monk) Edited by Omi Mifune Owned by Kokugakuin University Library Published in Edo period Nihon shoki (Chronicles of Japan), vol.25 Edited in 720, Nara period 6 Edited by Prince Toneri Owned by Kokugakuin University Library "October, the 3rd year of Taika (647)" Published in Edo period ２：The word of "Shinto " : The Shinto view of the spirit Nihon shoki (Chronicles of Japan) vol.19 Edited in 720, Nara period 7 Edited by Prince Toneri and others Owned by Kokugakuin University Library "April, the 13th year of Emperor Kinmei (552)" Published in Edo period Edited in 6th century, Sui dynasty 8 Sanlun xuanyi (Mystery of the Sanlun sect of Buddhism) Edited by Cangzang Private collection Published in Edo period Houhan Shu (Historical records of the Later Han Dynasty) vol.115 Edited in 5th century, Song dynasty 9 Edited by Fan ye Owned by Kokugakuin University Library "The Biographies of Eastern Barbarians" Published in Edo period Wei Shu (Historical record of the Wei Dynasty) vol.30, 10 Sanguo zhi (Historical records of the Three Kingdoms) Edited by Chen Shou in 3th century Edited in 3th century, Xijin dynasty Owned by Kokugakuin University Library "The Biographies of Northern and Eastern Barbarians" ３：The framework of the ancient divine rituals : A new research methodology Edited in 833, Heian period Ryo no Gige (The commentary of the Legal code) Edited by Kiyohara Natsuno and others 11 Rewriting before 1362, Nan boku cho (South and Owned by Kokugakuin University Library 〔Display：Oct. 14, 2017 - Nov. 5〕 Inokuma original copy North courts) period Edited by Onakatomi Matsugu and others Edited in 804, Heian period 12 Kotai-jingu Gishiki chyo (Register of the Ceremony of Kotai-jingu shrine) Owned by Kokugakuin University Library Rewriting by Fujii Nariakira Rewriting before 1819, Edo period Naiku Goshinpo zu 13 Illustrated in 1845, Edo period Owned by Kokugakuin University Library (Illustrated scroll of treasures of Naiku (Inner shrine), Ise grand shrine) Naiku Goshozoku zu 14 (Illustrated scroll of furnitures of Naiku (Inner shrine), Ise grand shrine) Illustrated in 1845, Edo period Owned by Kokugakuin University Library 〔Display：Nov. 6, 2017 - Dec. 10〕 ■ Chapter Ⅱ : The Rituals of the Kami and Ancestral Spirits １：Funerals and divine worship in the period of state formation : Royal authority and rituals Liji (Book of Rites) Edited in Western Han dynasty 15 Edited by Dai Sheng Owned by Kokugakuin University Library "Jiyi (Meaning of Rituals)" Published in Edo period Liji (Book of Rites) Edited in Western Han dynasty 16 Edited by Dai Sheng Owned by Kokugakuin University Library "Jifa (Law of Rituals)" Published in Edo period 17 Tsubo (Jar)-shaped Haniwa (Clay image) Tobi Chausuyama tumulus, Sakurai city, Nara pref. Kofun period, 3rd-4th century Owned by Kokugakuin University Museum 18 Grave goods Hitachi Kagamizuka tumulus, Oarai town, Ibaraki pref. Kofun period, 4th century Owned by Kokugakuin University Museum 19 Grave goods Anesaki Futagozuka tumulus, Ichihara city, Chiba pref. Kofun period, 5th century Owned by Kokugakuin University Museum 20 Stone pillow Anesaki Futagozuka tumulus, Ichihara city, Chiba pref. Kofun period, 5th century Owned by Kokugakuin University Museum ２：The original forms of divine offerings, sacred treasures and costums : Dedicating the newest and best items Fudoki (Geographical and Cultural records) Edited in Nara period 21 Formerly owned by Takeda Yukichi Owned by Kokugakuin University Library "Record of Kashima county, Hitachi no kuni (Hitachi country) Fudoki " Rewriting in Edo period 22 Triangular rimmed Mirror with Design of three Deities and three Animals Unearthed at an unknown location Kofun period, 4th century Owned by Kokugakuin University Museum 23 Mirror with Design of Animals and Grapes Unearthed at an unknown location Tang dynasty, 8th century Owned by Kokugakuin University Museum 24 Ishi Kushiro (Stone object resembling Shell bracelet) Unearthed at an unknown location Kofun period, 4th century Owned by Kokugakuin University Museum Owned by Kokugakuin University Museum 25 Kuwagata-ishi (Hoe-shaped Stone object resembling Shell bracelet) Unearthed at an unknown location Kofun period, 4th century Gift of Hattori Kazuhiko Owned by Kokugakuin University Museum 26 Sharin Seki (Wheel-shaped Stone object resembling Shell bracelet) Unearthed at an unknown location Kofun period, 4th century Gift of Hattori Kazuhiko 27 Koto ji (Bridge of Japanese harp)-shaped Stone object resembling Sceptre Toyoda , Tenri city, Nara pref. Kofun period, 4th century Owned by Kokugakuin University Museum Owned by Kokugakuin University Museum 28 Komochi Magatama (Comma-shaped Bead with decoration) Unearthed at an unknown location Kofun period, 5th-6th century Gift of Hattori Kazuhiko 29 Straight sword Unearthed at an unknown location Kofun period, 6th century Owned by Kokugakuin University Museum 30 Harness Hyoutanzuka tumulus, Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka pref. Kofun period, 6th century Owned by Kokugakuin University Museum 31 Yugi (Quiver of arrows)-shaped Haniwa (Clay image) Honjyo city, Saitama pref. Kofun period, 6th century Owned by Kokugakuin University Museum 32 Tate (Shield)-shaped Haniwa (Clay image) Unearthed at an unknown location Kofun period, 6th century Owned by Kokugakuin University Museum 33 Tachi (Sword)-shaped Haniwa (Clay image) Matsushiromachi-omuro , Nagano city, Nagano pref. Kofun period, 6th century Owned by Kokugakuin University Museum ３：Ritual spaces : Ritual tool making, offerings, and storage Owned by Minami-bousou city Prefectural Board of 34 Offerings to Kami (Deities) Kotaki Ryogenji site, Minami-bousou city, Chiba pref. Kofun period, 4-5th century Education 35 Offerings to Kami (Deities) Senzokudai site, Kisarazu city, Chiba pref. Kofun period, 5th century Owned by Kisarazu city Prefectural Board of 36 Offerings to Kami (Deities) Minogahama site, Yamaguchi city, Yamaguchi pref. Kofun-Asuka period, 6-7th century Owned by Kokugakuin University Museum 37 An (Wood table) 【Replica】 Yamanohana site, Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka pref. Original : Kofun period, 5th century Owned by Kokugakuin University Museum 38 Offerings to Kami (Deities) Tatehokoyama site, Shirakawa city, Fukushima pref. Kofun period, 5th century Owned by Kokugakuin University Museum 39 Offerings to Kami (Deities) Nagasuga Jyorisei site, Tateyama city, Chiba pref. Kofun period, 5th century Owned by Chiba Prefectural Board of Education 40 Offerings to Kami (Deities) Higashida site, Tateyama city, Chiba pref. Kofun period, 6th century Owned by Chiba Prefectural Board of Education ■ Chapter Ⅲ : The Establishment and Transformation of Divine Rituals １：Ise Jingu and Jinjya : The places where deities reside Edited in 712, Nara period 41 Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters) Edited by Ono Yasumaro Owned by Kokugakuin University Library Published in Edo period Nihon shoki (Chronicles of Japan) vol.29 Edited in 720, Nara period 42 Edited by Prince Toneri and others Owned by Kokugakuin University Library "August and October, the 3rd year of Enperor Tenmu (674)" Published in Edo period Kamitaga Miyawaki site in Precincts of Taga shrine, Atami city, 43 Offerings to Kami (Deities) Kofun-Nara period, 5-8th century Owned by Atami City Board of Education Shizuoka pref. ２：Divine rituals and imported beliefs : The reality of the so-called " Ritsu-ryo rituals" Edited by Fujiwara Tokihira and others Engi-shiki (Procedures of Engi -era) vol.8 Edited in 833, Heian period 44 Rewriting by Urabe Kanenaga Owned by Kokugakuin University Library 〔Display：Nov. 6, 2017 - Dec. 10〕 Rewriting in 1523, Muromachi period Formerly owned by Takeda Yukichi 45 Hitogata (Human Shaped Effigy) 【Replica】 Ishigami site, Asuka villege, Nara pref. Original : Asuka period, 7th century Owned by Kokugakuin University Museum 46 Hitogata (Human Shaped Effigy) 【Replica】 Asukaike site, Asuka villege, Nara pref. Original : Nara period, 8th century Owned by Kokugakuin University Museum 47 Hitogata (Human Shaped Effigy) 【Replica】 Heijo-kyu palace site, Nara city, Nara pref. Original : Nara period, 8th century Owned by Kokugakuin University Museum 48 Mokkan (Wood writing tablet) 【Replica】 Kajiko site, Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka pref. Original : Nara period, 8th century Owned by Kokugakuin University Museum 49 Mokkan (Wood writing tablet) 【Replica】 Iba site, Hamamatsu city, Shizuoka pref. Original : Nara-Heian period, 8th-9th century Owned
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