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Tomb Sculpture ("Haniwa"): Warrior in "Keikō" Armor 

Exhibition information
There are currently no plans to exhibit this artwork at the TNM Collection Exhibitions.

This is the only human-shaped tomb sculpture, called [haniwa], that was designated as a National Treasure in Japan. Realistically rendered, it represents a fully-armed warrior.

Cultural property designation
National Treasure
Quantity
Artist
Period/Century
Kofun period, 6th century
Country/Origin
Excavation site
From Iizuka-cho, Ota-shi, Gunma
Material
Size
H. 130.4
Inscriptions
Donor
Collection reference no.
J-36697
Genre
Archaeology
Category
Archaeology > Media > Earthenware, stoneware, porcelain
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