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Fragment of Haniwa Statuette

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Fragment of Haniwa Statuette by Unknown shows a broken, gray terracotta sculpture on a black stand. The sculpture's top is dark and jagged. Two holes are visible on the bottom section. A metal stand supports it from the bottom. The background is light grey. The sculpture depicts a face with a large circular nose and no mouth or eyes. The face is surrounded by a rough, uneven surface.

Artwork details

Date:
7th century or earlier
Medium:
Unglazed earthenware
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
344 × 625 px
Museum record:
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