Japan: The Earliest Evidence of Complex Technology for Creating Durable Coloured Goods

The invention of lacquer technology is significant in history as the first evidence of the use of an organic substance in creating durable coloured objects. By focusing on the evidence from the Jomon Period, Japan, this article clarifies the nature of complex technology and knowledge required for la...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Matsumoto Naoko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2018-05-01
Series:Open Archaeology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/opar-2018-0013