The Story ofMichinoku Gold
A set of gold extraction tools
LocationRikuzentakata
ContentsJapan Heritage
These are tools that were used to collect gold dust in rivers and extract gold from ore. The collection of gold dust, which began over 1,000 years ago , took root as an occupation of people in the region through the early-modern era permit system. Even in gold mines where gold was extracted from ore, gold collection continued through individual businesses even after the mines ceased large-scale operation. That practice took root in the villages, where gold-collecting operations continued until recent years. These are tools that were incorporated into everyday life and continued to see use for many years.
Cultural assets status / Classification
undesignated (Folk Materials)
