Haniwa (Terracotta tomb object), Chair, Excavated at Akabori Chausuyama Tumulus, Isesaki-shi, Gunma, Kofun period, 5th century
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
January 2, 2021 (Sat) - June 27, 2021 (Sun)
The advent of burial mounds coincided with the emergence of a specific kind of tomb sculpture, called haniwa. These sculptures are assumed to have played an important role in ancient funerary rites, and were a common feature of burial mounds until the practice declined after early societies abandoned the construction of colossal, keyhole-shaped burial mounds. This section of the gallery features house-shaped tomb sculptures, which were the dominant type during the 5th century. The lineup also includes illustrative examples of three other types of tomb sculptures: those in the shapes of weapons and household items, cylindrical sculptures, and wooden sculptures.
Designation | Name | Creation/ Excavation/ Provenance |
Period | Acquisition/ Ownership/ Accession Number |
CMT | ||
Highlight | "Haniwa" (Terracotta tomb object), Chair | Excavated at Akabori Chausuyama Tumulus, Isesaki-shi, Gunma | Kofun period, 5th century | J-21147 | |||
Highlight | Tomb Sculpture ("Haniwa"): Gable House | Found at Akabori Chausuyama Tumulus, Gunma | Kofun period, 5th century | J-21140 | |||
Highlight | Tomb Sculpture ("Haniwa"): Walled Ritual Space | Found at Akabori Chausuyama Tumulus, Gunma | Kofun period, 5th century | J-21146 | |||
Highlight | Lid | Kofun period, 5th century | J-6490 |