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Head of Haniwa Warrior
Head of Haniwa Warrior

Head of Haniwa Warrior

Date6th-7th century
Maker Japanese
Object number49.86
Published ReferencesFuller, Richard E. "Japanese Art in the Seattle Art Museum: An Historical Sketch." Seattle, WA: Seattle Art Museum, 1960 ("Presented in commemoration of the Hundredth Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and the United States of America"), no. 9
Credit LineGift of Howard C. Hollis
Dimensions7 1/2 x 4 x 4 1/4 in. (19.05 x 10.16 x 10.8 cm) Overall h.: 11 1/2 in.
MediumEarthenware
Image Not Available for Haniwa warrior figure
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