1800-year-old ritual mask discovered in Japan

A ritual mask that dates back 1800 years has been found by archaeologists in the Osaka Prefecture, Japan.

The discovery occurred while excavating the Nishi-Iwata ruins in Higashi-Osaka.

Constructed from cedar, the mask is human-like with two holes for eyes and one for the mouth, measuring 30 cm in length and 18 cm in width.

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