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Haniwa Base of a Figure

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray cylindrical object with rough texture; top portion narrower than bottom; circular indentation on side; small lip around top edge; two horizontal ridges, one near top, one near middle; rough, uneven surface; small white label in front with text. Haniwa Base of a Figure by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
3rd–6th century
Medium
Earthenware
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
450 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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