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What is a Haniwa horse?
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A Haniwa horse is a horse figurine made of terracotta clay. Haniwa are terracotta figures created in ancient Japan, and one of the most well-known designs is that of a horse. Today, replicas and originals are sought after by pottery enthusiasts worldwide. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Haniwa figurines from some of the world’s top art dealers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Japanese Haniwa Terracotta Head of a Warrior
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Haniwa terracotta head of a warrior, Haniwa figures are Japanese terracotta funerary
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
Large Vintage Japanese Haniwa Style Horse Sculpture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This nice Japanese Haniwa-style horse sculpture is a replica or modern interpretation of Haniwa
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay, Terracotta, Paint
Large Mid Century Modern Verdigris Ceramic Japanese Haniwa Style Horse Sculpture
By Bitossi
Located in Troy, MI
Large modernist ceramic horse sculpture circa 1960s
Mid Century interpretation of a Japanese
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Japanese Complete Figure of an Aristocratic Woman Haniwa, 6th Century AD
Located in New York, NY
Rare Japanese Complete Figure of an Aristocratic Woman Haniwa, 6th Century AD
DIMENSIONS
Height
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Antiquities
Materials
Stone
Japanese Terracotta Clay Haniwa Funerary Warrior Sculpture Figure 6th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful antique/ancient terracotta clay made Japanese ritual burial funeray Haniwa warrior
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay, Earthenware, Terracotta
Japanese Terracotta Clay Haniwa Funerary Dancing Sculpture Figure 6th Century
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful antique/ancient terracotta clay made Japanese ritual burial funeray full body Haniwa
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay, Earthenware, Terracotta
