Magatama (勾玉, less frequently 曲玉) are curved, comma -shaped beads that appeared in prehistoric Japan from the Final Jōmon period through the Kofun period, approximately 1000 …

Actually, there were three secret treasures as equipment of the warrior Susanoo: sword, mirror and Magatama. The official name of the Susanoo’s magatama is called “Yasakani-no …

magatama, chiefly Japanese jade ornament shaped like a comma with a small perforation at the thick end; it was worn as a pendant, and its form may derive from prehistoric animal-tooth …

Magatama (勾玉) is also sometimes written as 曲玉. Magatama have been used since the early Kofun period (3rd century CE), but they suddenly disappeared in the later half of the 7th …

Magatama 勾 玉 are "jewels" with a curved shape created from different types of materials (the most common are jade, agate, quartz, talc or jasper). The first artifacts seem to date back …

Magatama is one of the most ancient forms of jewelry or ornamentation in Japan. Fortunately, there is archeological evidence of its evolution from its earliest inception in the 3rd century AD. …

The magatama is an ancient Japanese ornament, which most believe was introduced to Japan from Korea around the 3rd-4th centuries AD. The jewel-shaped magatama is also one of the …

Curved or comma-shaped stone beads known as magatama (勾玉/曲玉) are often considered to have been used as amulets, talismans, or ritual items in ancient Japan. They are connected …

Comma-shaped beads called magatama (lit. “curved jewel”) were believed to have powerful properties in early Japanese societies. These magatama were found at multiple sites across …

Magatama are also called "曲玉 (magatama)", curved jewels. A magatama is formed in the shape of the letter "C", and is curved, appearing as if it is a jewel that has a tail. A hole is opened on …

Dec 28, 2024 · The Magatama is a timeless symbol of Japanese culture, blending mythology, history, and artistry. From Shimane’s agate craftsmanship to Itoigawa’s jade creations , each …

Magatama are distinctively-shaped beads of Japanese origins, although they also appear in the traditions and crafts of a number of Asian nations, including Korea. These beads look like …

This comma-shaped stone jewel from Japan is called a magatama (勾玉 or 曲玉). ‘Maga’ means curved or bent, and ‘tama’ means precious stone or gem. Magatama date back to the Neolithic …

Apr 6, 2009 · Magatama beads are authentically Japanese and date back to the Jomon period (14,000 BC to 400 BC). Magatama, meaning “curved jewel” or “curved spirit/soul” are comma …

Dec 3, 2021 · Magatama are curved, comma-shaped beads that appeared in prehistoric Japan from the Final Jōmon period through the Kofun perio d, approximately 100 BCE to the 6th …

Curved or comma-shaped stone beads known as magatama (勾玉/曲玉) are often considered to have been used as amulets, talismans, or ritual items in ancient Japan. They are connected …

Magatama (勾玉, less frequently 曲玉) are curved, comma -shaped beads that appeared in prehistoric Japan from the Final Jōmon period through the Kofun period, approximately 1000 …

The magatama is a curved, comma-shaped bead from Japan. The oldest known magatama beads are from the Final Jōmon period (circa 1000–300 BCE). During this period, the …

Magatama (勾玉 or 曲玉), are curved beads which first appeared in Japan during the Jōmon period. They are often found inhumed in mounded tumulus graves as offerings to deities (see …

Magatama is a kind of jewelry in Japan and one of the three most important magic weapons of Japan. There are head and tail, the head is wide and round and the tail is sharp and thin. …