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Ryukyu Kingdom trade and craft history(琉球王国の交易と工芸の来歴)

りゅうきゅうのこうえき Trade and Craft of the Ryukyu Kingdom

Ryukyu Kingdom trade and craft history(琉球王国の交易と工芸の来歴)

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A palace bell declares the kingdom a bridge between all nations by ship - and its crafts arrived along those same routes.

TypeMuseum
GenreMetalwork / Antique art / Buddhist art
City / townNaha
Area in the prefectureSouthern Okinawa Island

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Where is Trade and Craft of the Ryukyu Kingdom?
It is in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is a museum.
What can I see at Trade and Craft of the Ryukyu Kingdom?
A palace bell declares the kingdom a bridge between all nations by ship - and its crafts arrived along those same routes. The focus is metalwork, Buddhist and ancient art.
When was Trade and Craft of the Ryukyu Kingdom established?
It dates from the 1400s.

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