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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 figures that accompanied the dead buried in early Japan, from the 3rd century-8th century.
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, ancient Japanese terracotta figures placed on tomb mounds during the Kofun period.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay, Terracotta, Paint
$735 Sale Price
30% Off
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 Haniwa horse with brutalist saddle and bridle accents
Formed in ceramic with a mottled ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Japanese Haniwa Burial Pottery Figure Kofun Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare Japanese Haniwa full body dancing figure from Kofun Period (3rd to 6th Centuries AD).
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Japonisme Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
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: 8.5 inches
Width: 6 inches
Depth: 4 inches (base)
ABOUNT
A remarkably well-preserve...
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 sculpture.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Clay, Earthenware, Terracotta
