I want to find out what era it is from.

"Glass Beads"

It's been less than 30 years since we settled in our home.

As far back as 4,500 years ago, people in Central Asia and Europe

Made by people's hands

After many adventures, we have reached the present day.

Where on earth did these "Glass Beads" come from?

When I think about why I settled in Munakata,

It makes me feel strange.

The blank period before my mother arrived in West Asia

Was he sleeping in the ground?

Or maybe he has a thick beard

Perhaps it was used to decorate the chests of bandits...

In any case, people are attracted to beautiful colors.

Imagine it being something you cherish.

In Japan, during the Edo period, it was called "Dutch ball"

I heard it was traded at a high price.

During the isolation period in Hirado and Nagasaki

Trade with the Netherlands was permitted and imported

People were amazed by the few beautiful jewels and rushed to get them.

The documents also state that it was purchased.

It must have always been a symbol of power.

Decorations.

When my son was still in elementary school

Inside the thick display case at the Munakata Taisha Shrine Treasure Hall

Find a glass ball excavated from Okinoshima

"Mom! It's a national treasure!"

He pulled my hand so hard

I can remember it like it was yesterday.

"It's the same color as your grandma's."