1,500-Year-Old Clay Figurine of Female Shaman Unearthed in Japan

Archaeologists have discovered a small clay figurine depicting a female shaman during excavations at a burial mound in Japan’s Gunma Prefecture.

The distinctive figure is estimated to be around 1,500 years old. Its discovery brings attention to a representation of a woman associated with spiritual practices.

The figurine was found as researchers excavated the funerary site. The brief account of the discovery did not provide further details about its position within the mound or other objects recovered nearby.

No dimensions or information about the figurine’s condition were given. Further details about its features and archaeological context would help clarify its role at the burial site.