Category:

Municipally Designated Tangible Cultural Property (Archaeological artifact)

Title:

Owada no kyusekki jidai shiryo

Paleolithic Artifacts From Owada -Excavated From the Owada Komei Archaeological Site-

大和田の旧石器時代資料

　-大和田高明遺跡出土-

No. of features:

183 pieces

Designated:

April 1, 1999

Location:

In the custody of The Museum of Earthenware　

2-305-4 Takahanacho, Omiya Ward

Owner:

Saitama City

Description:

These items were excavated during an archaeological survey in 1990. The collection includes knife-shaped stone tools, incised stone tools, pyramid-shaped stone tools, scrapers, microblades, microcores, and more. 

Associated Texts:

(1992). “Report on Omiya City’s Archaeological Sites” (vol. 38). Omiya City Archaeological Research Society.

(2001). “The Omiya Ruins as Seen Through Artifacts: Recent Excavations”. Omiya Municipal Board of Education.

This cultural artifact is not currently on public display. Please seek permission from its owners/curators before viewing. Please be courteous towards other visitors and the site’s owners/curators when visiting this cultural property.

Inquiries (Japanese only)

Cultural Heritage Preservation Division, Department of Lifelong Learning, Board of Education Secretariat　

TEL：048-829-1723 FAX：048-829-1989

https://www.city.saitama.lg.jp/004/005/006/001/017/013/003/p000397.html