Haniwa Figure of a Female Shaman

DateKofun period (c. 3rd – 7th century), 6th century

PeriodKofun period (c. 3rd–7th century), 6th century

MediumTerracotta

DimensionsObject size: 24 × 9 3/4 × 11 1/2 inches

Credit LinePurchase with funds provided by the Christian A. Johnson Memorial Art Acquisition Fund and the Barbara P. and Robert P. ’64 Youngman Acquisition Fund for Asian Art

Object number2013.018

Curatorial DepartmentAsian Art

Object TypeSculpture

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