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Japanese Haniwa Figures

Japanese Haniwa Terracotta Head of a Warrior
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Haniwa terracotta head of a warrior, Haniwa figures are Japanese terracotta funerary
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antiquities

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Terracotta

Peter Voulkos Signed Rare Abstract California Studio Pottery Art Doll Sculpture
By Peter Voulkos
Located in Studio City, CA
on Japanese Haniwa figures. This work was wood-fired in his typical Japanese style and features multi
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Pottery, Stoneware

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Japanese Decorative Haniwa Style Ceramic Figures
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
3 ceramic Japanese Haniwa style ceramic figures.
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20th Century Japanese Other Ceramics

"Tripod Head Vessel 1" terracotta sculpture, head, hollow vessel by John Donovan
Located in New Orleans, LA
magical about the balance of detail and abstraction that I both enjoy and seek. Japanese Haniwa figures
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2010s Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

"Tripod Head Vessel 3" terracotta sculpture, sitting head by John Donovan
Located in New Orleans, LA
magical about the balance of detail and abstraction that I both enjoy and seek. Japanese Haniwa figures
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2010s Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

"HaniMoche" terracotta sculpture, horse head, biomorphic by John Donovan
Located in New Orleans, LA
magical about the balance of detail and abstraction that I both enjoy and seek. Japanese Haniwa figures
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2010s Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Haniwa Style Figures Unglazed Terracotta, a Set of Two
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Haniwa Style Figures Unglazed Terra Cotta Japan - a set of two - from a Palm Beach estate
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Late 20th Century Japanese Archaistic Figurative Sculptures

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Terracotta

Japanese Haniwa Burial Figures Halloween Sculpture Jack-o'-lantern Ghost
Located in Hyattsville, MD
estate. These sculptures are known as "Dancing Man (and Woman)" Haniwa (埴輪), ancient ones are terracotta
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Vintage 1960s American Sculptures and Carvings

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Clay

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Japanese Two Panel Screen Aviary Shaded by A Maple Tree
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Two Panel Screen: Aviary Shaded By A Maple Tree, Showa period (1926 - 1989) painting of an outdoor bird enclosure under a maple tree. Painted in mineral pigments on mulberry...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

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Silk, Wood, Paper

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Japanese Haniwa Figures For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Japanese haniwa figures is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, terracotta and iron, all Japanese haniwa figures available were constructed with great care. Find 5 antique and vintage Japanese haniwa figures at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Japanese haniwa figures have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century.

How Much are Japanese Haniwa Figures?

Prices for Japanese haniwa figures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, Japanese haniwa figures begin at $295 and can go as high as $38,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,618.
Questions About Japanese Haniwa Figures
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In Japanese, haniwa means circle of clay. The term describes hollow, unglazed terracotta sculptures used to decorate tomb mounds of powerful people. Early examples date back to the Tumulus period, which lasted from 250 to 552. Find a range of haniwa sculptures on 1stDibs.