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The Enigmatic Figurines Wearing “Glasses”: Japan’s Shakōkidogū
Ceramic figurines from Japan’s prehistoric Jōmon culture continue to captivate archaeologists and enthusiasts alike. Known as Shakōkidogū, these figures stand out with their oversized eyes that look like they’re wearing glasses. But what could these mysterious statues represent? The Aesthetic and Spiritual Legacy of the Jōmon Period Dating from approximately 14,000 to 400 BCE, the…