Haniwa warrior figure, front view.
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Title |
Haniwa warrior figure, front view. |
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Date |
5th - mid 6th c. |
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Cultural Context |
Asian
Japanese |
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Style/Period |
Kofun |
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Subject |
Sculpture
Pottery
Ceremonial objects
Men
Warriors
Soldiers
Military personnel
People associated with military activities
Clothing & dress
Military uniforms
Uniforms
Helmets
Headgear
Armor
Daggers & swords
Arms & armament |
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Description |
Haniwa (cylindrical) warrior figure, from Gunma Prefecture, Japan, late Kofun period. |
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Material |
Clay
Terracotta (clay material)
Low-fired clay |
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Measurements |
4' 1 1/4" high |
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Technique |
Firing (heating)
Low firing
Decoration (process)
Punching (surface marking technique)
Punchwork |
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Work Type |
Sculpture
Statues
Ceramics (objects)
Terracottas (sculptural works)
Pottery |
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Repository |
Aikawa Archaeological Museum (Aikawa, Japan) |
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Source |
Kleiner, Fred S., and Christin J. Mamiya. Gardner's Art Through the Ages. 11th ed. Forth Worth: Harcourt, 2001. (fig.8-3, p.217) |
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Rights |
Photo/illustration credit/reproduced in Kleiner courtesy: Aikawa Archaeological Museum, Aikawa. |
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Digital Publisher |
University of Louisville Department of Fine Arts/Allen R. Hite Art Institute Visual Resources Center |
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Format |
image/jpeg |
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Digital File Name |
VRC 325-31.jpg |
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