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Haniwa Post

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray cylindrical sculpture titled Haniwa Post by an unknown artist. The sculpture is made of clay and has a hole on the side near the bottom. It has a wide, flat top with uneven edges. The top section is wider than the bottom section, with a slight lip around the edge. The background is a plain gray wall and white surface.

Artwork details

Date:
3rd–6th century
Medium:
Earthenware
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
384 × 625 px
Museum record:
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