Haniwa in the Form of a Shield

Cleveland Museum of Art

Terracotta figure with a long cylindrical body and a head resembling a shield. The figure has a face with a small nose and mouth, and large ears on either side of its head. Two triangular shapes extend from the sides of the body, just below the head. A horizontal groove encircles the body, and a hole is present below it. The figure has a rough texture and a reddish-brown color. The background is dark gray with a gradient effect, and the figure casts a shadow on a light gray surface. Haniwa in the Form of a Shield, by unknown artist.