The World's Largest Public Domain Media Search Engine
Head of a Male Haniwa Figure with Hat

Similar

Head of a Male Haniwa Figure with Hat

description

Summary

Kofun period (ca. 300–710)

Public domain photograph of archaeological object, ceramic figure, small sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Haniwa are terracotta figures made in ancient Japan during the Kofun period (3rd to 6th centuries). They were typically used as funerary objects, placed around tombs to protect and serve the deceased in the afterlife. Haniwa come in a variety of shapes and sizes, including human figures, animals and houses. They are important artefacts for understanding the religious and cultural practices of ancient Japan.

date_range

Date

0500 - 0599
create

Source

Metropolitan Museum of Art
copyright

Copyright info

Public Domain Dedication (CC0)

Explore more

ceramics
ceramics