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Head of a Female Haniwa Figure with Headdress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a clay head of a female Haniwa figure with a headdress. The head is made of clay and has a smooth texture. It is a dark gray color. The face has a small mouth and nose, and the eyes are represented by two horizontal slits. There is a small, circular indentation on the top of the head. On top of the head is a flat, round headdress that resembles a hat or a tray. The headdress is also made of clay and has a rough texture. It is a lighter gray color than the head. The background of the image is a plain gray color. There is a small white label at the bottom of the image with text on it.

Artwork Details

Date
5th–7th century
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
435 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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