The Story ofMichinoku Gold
Fragment of a crucible deposited with melted gold
LocationHiraizumi
ContentsJapan Heritage
This tool was used to melt down collected grains of Michinoku gold. The melted gold was then used to gild bronze items. This shows that in order to make their "earthly paradise" a reality, the rulers of Hiraizumi collected not only gold, but also the finest techniques for putting it to use.
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Cultural assets status / Classification
National Important Cultural Property (Archaeological Materials)
