Haniwa (Hollow Clay Sculpture) of a Warrior, 埴輪武装男子像, Kofun period (ca. 300–710), 5th–early 6th century, Japan, Earthenware with painted, incised, and applied decoration (Kanto region), H. 13 1/8 in. (33.3 cm), Sculpture, Formally attired in a breastplate and studded metal helmet, this haniwa (circle of clay) bust of a warrior vividly attests to the world of early Japan. Boldly potted from fragile earthenware, his broad face, triangular nose, and the oval perforations for his eyes and mouth evoke an impassive resolve
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Haniwa, Hollow Clay Sculpture, Warrior, 埴輪武装男子像, Kofun period, ca, 300–710, 5th–early 6th century, Japan, Earthenware, painted, incised, applied decoration, Kanto region, H, 13 1/8, 33.3 cm, Sculpture, Formally attired, breastplate, studded metal, helmet, haniwa, circle, clay, bust, warrior vividly, attests, world, early Japan, Boldly potted, fragile earthenware, broad face, triangular nose, oval perforations, eyes, mouth evoke, impassive resolve
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