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Tomb Sculpture ("Haniwa"): Hawk by Unknown artist

Tomb Sculpture ("Haniwa"): Hawk

Kofun period, 6th century

Earthenware

Tokyo National Museum

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A terracotta Haniwa sculpture depicts a stylized hawk perched atop a cylindrical base with a circular opening. The sculpture has a rough, unglazed finish with visible incised lines. Findspot: Found in Kamikawa Town, Saitama

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sculpture hawk bird centered vertical composition frontal view animal sculpture earthenware haniwa powder blue sienna umber

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