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Head of a Warrior Clay Tomb Sculpture (Haniwa)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Terracotta sculpture of a warrior's head wearing a helmet, with a cracked and broken texture, on a black stand. The sculpture is reddish-brown. The face has a long nose, small mouth, and empty eye sockets. The helmet covers the top of the head and has a point at the front. The sculpture is missing pieces, including parts of the helmet and the body. The background is dark gray.

Artwork Details

Date
6th century
Medium
Earthenware with incised and applied decoration
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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