Shrine Maiden

Today on Museum Bites we’re taking a stroll through Japanese tomb art called haniwa. Popular during the Kofun Period (c250 to c600 CE), these delightful figures give us a glimpse of Japanese culture at a time when a written language was not prevalent. Join me for a closer look at a haniwa shrine maiden on display at the Tokyo National Museum.

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