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Warrior with Shield: C.396-1991

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Current Location: Gallery 28 - Arts of Asia Gallery

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Warrior with Shield

Maker(s)

Maker: Unknown

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Description

Hand built Red earthenware Haniwa (warrior with shield).
Haniwa were used to mark the perimeter of tombs during the Kofun period, evolving from simply tubes to more elaborate forms.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Mr and Mrs Conrad Abrahams-Curièl in memory of their daughter, Eleanora

Measurements and weight

Height: 62 cm
Width: 24.8 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1991) by Abrahams-Curièl, Conrad, Mr and Mrs

Dating

Kofun
6th Century
500 - 599

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Techniques used in production

Hand built

Identification numbers

Accession number: C.396-1991
Primary reference Number: 74783

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 29 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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