Nara Pref. Keyhole-shaped mound

Toroyama Kofun

LocationNara Pref.
ShapeKeyhole-shaped mound
Mound length110 m
Period4th c.
DesignationNot designated

Overview

A large keyhole mound in the Yamato Kofun Group.

Finds & research

A clay pillow was excavated in 1896. The Fujita Museum also reports magatama beads and stone wrist ornaments from the mound. Details of the central burial facility remain unknown.

Two views on the occupant

Archaeological view
An approximately 110m keyhole mound at Nakayama, Tenri. A clay pillow excavated here is dated to the 4th century and held by the Fujita Museum.
Imperial Household Agency view
This is not an IHA mausoleum and is not designated a National Historic Site.

Field notes

Because it adjoins a cemetery, follow on-site signs and do not enter private land.

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Sources

藤田美術館 埴製枕と燈籠山古墳文化庁 文化遺産データベース 埴製枕(燈籠塚古墳出土)

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