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Haniwa House of the Period

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Clay model of a house with a square hole for a window and a small overhang for a roof, titled 'haniwa house of the period'. The model made by an unknown artist depicts a cylindrical structure with horizontal lines around it, resembling stacked bands or rings. The body of the house is made of clay and has a rough texture. The roof overhangs on all sides. There is a rectangular hole on one side that serves as a window. The image is presented in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
3rd–7th century
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
400 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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