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What is a Haniwa horse?
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A Haniwa horse is a horse figurine made of terracotta clay. Haniwa are terracotta figures created in ancient Japan, and one of the most well-known designs is that of a horse. Today, replicas and originals are sought after by pottery enthusiasts worldwide. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Haniwa figurines from some of the world’s top art dealers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Japanese Haniwa Terracotta Head of a Warrior
Located in Hudson, NY
Japanese Haniwa terracotta head of a warrior, Haniwa figures are Japanese terracotta funerary
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Antiquities
Materials
Terracotta
"Earthenware And Haniwa" Japanese Woodblock Print
By Mabuchi Toru
Located in Houston, TX
Mabuchi Tōru (1920 – 1994) Earthenware and Haniwa (D) 1959. Signature and seal upper right. Mat
Category
1950s Modern Portrait Prints
Materials
Woodcut
"KING BABAR HORSE", stoneware clay sculpture, Iron Yellow glaze, storybook
By Rene Murray
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Rene Murray – "After viewing ancient Japanese Haniwa sculptures at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, I
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware, Glaze, Clay
"BLUE HANDLE HORSE", stoneware clay sculpture, blue clay inlay, storybook equine
By Rene Murray
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Rene Murray – "After viewing ancient Japanese Haniwa sculptures at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, I
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Romantic Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Stoneware
Peter Voulkos Signed Rare Abstract California Studio Pottery Art Doll Sculpture
By Peter Voulkos
Located in Studio City, CA
on Japanese Haniwa figures. This work was wood-fired in his typical Japanese style and features multi
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
