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Head of a Male Haniwa Figure with Headdress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray clay sculpture of a human head wearing a hat. The sculpture is viewed from the front and depicts a head and neck. The face has two small holes for eyes and one larger hole for a mouth. Two ear holes are visible on the sides. The neck is thick and cylindrical. A small, rounded hat sits on top of the head. The sculpture sits on a flat surface against a white background. A small white tag rests in front.

Artwork Details

Date
5th–7th century
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
428 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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