A photo from Japan! Haniwa display in the Tokyo National Museum
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Saw the “Haniwa: Tomb Sculptures of Japan” special exhibition which runs until 8 Dec 2024 at the Tokyo National Museum.
Most striking were the 5 armoured Haniwa warriors of which one belonged to Seattle Art Museum.
Thought it'd be less crowded midweek. Hadn't reckoned on the throngs of sprightly senior folk😓
So, no calm contemplation, but well worth the visit.
https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/culture/museum/20241202-225290/
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Two Large Exhibitions of Ancient Haniwa Figures from Today’s Perspective; Five Haniwa Warriors Gathered for 1st Time

<p>Two large exhibitions in Tokyo are showcasing ancient haniwa clay figures, which are important archaeological research materials that have also attracted artists with their artistic value and, in recent years, have become popular as manga and TV characters.</p>

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The Asuka Period (Asuka Jidai) of ancient Japan covers the period from 538 CE to 710 CE and, following on from the Kofun Period (c. https://www.worldhistory.org/Asuka_Period/ #History #AsukaPeriod #Haniwa #Horyuji
Asuka Period

The Asuka Period (Asuka Jidai) of ancient Japan covers the period from 538 CE to 710 CE and, following on from the Kofun Period (c. 250-538 CE), so constitutes the latter part of the Yamato Period (c...

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Shopping at the mall and I got my favorite pen and a Kirby decoration for Youngest and this thumb protector.

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Haniwa are the unglazed terracotta rings, cylinders, and figures of people, animals, and houses which were deposited at Japanese tombs during the Kofun and Asuka Periods (c. 250-710 CE). The exact purpose of these offerings is not known, although it seems likely they were examples of conspicuous consumption of the societal elite or performed some protective function. Many haniwa are particularl...https://www.worldhistory.org/Haniwa/ #AsukaPeriod #Haniwa
Haniwa

Haniwa are the unglazed terracotta rings, cylinders, and figures of people, animals, and houses which were deposited at Japanese tombs during the Kofun and Asuka Periods (c. 250-710 CE). The exact purpose...

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