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Haniwa Horse's Head

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray terracotta sculpture of a horse's head titled Haniwa Horse's Head. The sculpture is on a black stand and has a long muzzle with a circular indentation on the snout. Two small ears protrude from the top of the head. The eye sockets are empty. The horse's head is rendered with a bridle and a curved neck. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
6th century
Medium:
Earthenware
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 489 px
Museum record:
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