Kofun Period (jan 1, 250 – jan 1, 538)
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The period's name comes from the large tombs (kofun) that were built for the political leaders of that era.
An impressive development of this period's pottery was the appearance of Haniwa, funeral sculptures, which depicted decorated horses, fully armed warriors, well-dressed nobles, farmers, and dances. They were placed inside burial mounds and tombs.
Rice paddies began to be constructed at higher elevations, irrigation systems became more complex, and iron working became more widespread and intricate. Iron eventually replaced bronze as the metal of choice for tools and weapons.
The Yamato court is a term applied to the political system of the Kofun period. The Yamato state unified north Kyushu, Shikoku, and southern Honshu. The people were a clan based society where religion played an important part in controlling their lives.
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