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Tomb Sculpture ("Haniwa"): Seated Priestess 

Exhibition information
on exhibit from April 22, 2025 (Tue) to September 28, 2025 (Sun) at Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery

This sculpture shows a high-ranking woman in fine clothing. She has a mirror with bells hung from her waist, visible on her left side.

Cultural property designation
Important Cultural Property
Quantity
Artist
Period/Century
Kofun period, 6th century
Country/Origin
Excavation site
Found in Ōizumi Town, Gunma
Material
Earthenware
Size
Inscriptions
Donor
Collection reference no.
J-21160
Genre
Archaeology
Category
Archaeology > Media > Earthenware, stoneware, porcelain
Archaeology > Region > Japan
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    Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery

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    Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery

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    February 1, 2026 (Sun)

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    Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery

    July 8, 2025 (Tue)–
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    Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery

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    Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery

    March 11, 2025 (Tue)–
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  • Image of "Sutra Case"
    On display

    Sutra Case

    Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery

    March 11, 2025 (Tue)–
    September 7, 2025 (Sun)

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    On display

    Jar

    Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery

    March 4, 2025 (Tue)–
    September 7, 2025 (Sun)

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    Clay Mask

    Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery

    March 4, 2025 (Tue)–
    September 7, 2025 (Sun)

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    Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery

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    September 7, 2025 (Sun)

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    Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery

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