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Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo（島根県立古代出雲歴史博物館）

こだいいずもれきしはくぶつかん Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo

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Three hundred and fifty-eight bronze swords from one pit, ranged along a wall - more than had been found in all Japan before.

Type	Museum
Genre	Antique art / Buddhist art / Metalwork / Architecture
City / town	Izumo
Area in the prefecture	Izumo

FAQ

Where is Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo?: It is in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is a museum.
What can I see at Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo?: Three hundred and fifty-eight bronze swords from one pit, ranged along a wall - more than had been found in all Japan before. The focus is Buddhist and ancient art, metalwork, architecture.
When was Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo established?: It dates from 2007. The building was designed by Fumihiko Maki.

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