Haniwa (Clay Sculpture) of a Female Shrine Attendant
Terracotta sculpture of a head and upper torso of a female figure. The figure has a flat, wide-brimmed hat on top of its head. The face is rendered with a minimalist expression, featuring small, circular eye holes and a small mouth. The figure wears a necklace around its neck. The sculpture's surface exhibits a light brown color with visible cracks and red accents on the cheeks. A curved object protrudes from the left shoulder. The background is gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 6th century
- Medium
- Earthenware with traces of color
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 507 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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