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Magatama

A modern Magatama
Necklace of jade magatama from a Japanese burial
Magatamas at a museum

Magatama (勾玉) are a type of bead from Japan. They are very old. They come from Ancient Japan. Magatama have been found in archaeological sites dating back to the Jōmon period (circa 14,000–300 BCE) and were used as decorative jewellery, ceremonial objects, and symbols of status and power.[1][2] They are usually made out of jade.[2]

In Shinto, magatama are seen as sacred objects that can house kami.[3][2] They are often used in rituals and ceremonies to invoke divine protection and blessings. The shape of the magatama is thought to symbolize the soul, the yin-yang concept, or the moon, although interpretations vary.[2]

History

Magatama first appeared during the Jōmon period and continued to be used through the Yayoi period (300 BCE–300 CE) and Kofun period (250–538 CE). In these periods, they were often buried in tombs with dead people. This means they were probably seen as important for the afterlife. During the Kofun period, magatama were frequently found in burial mounds.[4]

Yasakani no Magatama

Yasakani-no-Magatama is one of the three Imperial Regalia of Japan, along with the sword Kusanagi no Tsurugi and the mirror Yata no Kagami. These three items are believed to represent the legitimacy and authority of the Emperor of Japan.[5]

Modern Use

Today, magatama are still made and worn as jewelry, often as necklaces or bracelets. They are also used in various traditional crafts and are popular as souvenirs and charms believed to bring good fortune.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Small Blessings - Magatama, Japan". web.prm.ox.ac.uk. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Magatama | Japanese, Ancient, Jewelry | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
  3. ↑ ""Shintai, Shinboku": The Divine Object or Tree". nippon.com. 2016-08-22. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
  4. ↑ Nishimura, Yoko (2018). "The Evolution of Curved Beads (Magatama 勾玉/曲玉) in Jōmon Period Japan and the Development of Individual Ownership". hdl:10125/72076. ISSN 0066-8435. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  5. ↑ "Digication ePortfolio :: The Imperial Japanese Regalia :: Yasakani-no-Magatama". alaska.digication.com. Retrieved 2025-05-29.
  6. ↑ "Magatama - Shinto talisman of good fortune, bead with religious significance in Japan's Shinto traditions". www.onmarkproductions.com. Retrieved 2025-05-29.

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