JAPAN: A HISTORY IN OBJECTS

This richly illustrated book offers a vivid journey through more than 15,000 years of life in the Japanese archipelago, drawing on remarkable objects from the British Museum collection. Through artefacts ranging from ancient flame pots and jewellery to armour, folding screens and contemporary manga, it traces Japan’s history from prehistoric times to the modern era. Ceramics, sculpture, metalwork, lacquerware, paintings and textiles reveal the lives of farmers, merchants, warriors and modern citizens, creating a fascinating portrait of a culture that continues to captivate both residents and visitors.