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Head of a Male Haniwa Figure with Hat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a head of a male figure with a hat. The figure's face is made of stone and has a rough texture. The face is rectangular with a flat nose and small mouth. The eyes are represented by two oval-shaped holes. The figure wears a hat that is tall and conical, with a diamond-shaped pattern around the forehead. The hat is divided into sections by horizontal lines. The sculpture is displayed on a small black stand. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 6th century
Medium
Earthenware with incised decoration
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
270 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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