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Fragmentary haniwa cylinder

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Fragmentary haniwa cylinder by Unknown is a dark gray, cylindrical object with a rough texture. It has three horizontal ridges around its body. The top of the object is broken and jagged, with some pieces missing. A circular hole is visible on the front side. The object sits on a white surface and has a white background.

Artwork details

Date:
5th–6th century
Medium:
Clay
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
497 × 625 px
Museum record:
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