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UnknownSuperb Ancient Japanese Haniwa HeadAD 300-600
AD 300-600
$47,000
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"As one gradually draws away from a Haniwa, the sculptured eyes become real eyes, now truly the 'windows of the soul'; the whole face lights up with life; and the entire Haniwa figure itself seems about to come alive."
Tetsuro Watsuji (1889-1960)
This exceptional example of Japanese Haniwa sculpture probably depicts a Shinto shamaness and displays unusual incisions, perhaps scarification. Haniwa figural sculpture was placed atop the burial mounds under which the Japanese élite were buried. These burial mounds, or kofun, gave its name to the period of history which saw the ascent of the Yamato clan, Japan's ruling dynasty to this day.
Height: 13 1/4 inches (33.6 cm) or 17 1/2 inches (44.4 cm) as mounted
Condition: Fragment, as shown, unrestored. Beautifully mounted on an ebonised wood base.
Provenance:
From the collection of Christine Oppenheim, New York. Acquired from her husband in 1970.
Details
- Creation YearAD 300-600
- DimensionsHeight: 17.5 in. (44.45 cm)Diameter: 8.25 in. (20.96 cm)
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- Gallery LocationLondon, GB
- Reference Number1stDibs: LU135725931342
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