Archaeologists Unearth 1,500-Year-Old Figurine Depicting Mysterious Female Shaman in Japan

· Thedebrief · Oct. 28, 2026, 1:47 p.m.
Archaeology Breaking News Buddhism clay figure history Japan Buddhism Archaeology
Summary
A 1,500-year-old clay figurine discovered in Japan sheds light on the religious practices during the Kofun period, particularly in relation to the early arrival of Buddhism.
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