Spring Showcase: Asian Art, Decor, & Jewelry
Wed, Mar 27, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 396
5th/6th c. Japanese Earthenware Haniwa Head
Estimate: $600 - $1,200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $500,000 | $25,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $50,000 |
| $10,000,000 | $100,000 |
Japanese earthenware Haniwa head, Kofun period, 5th to 6th century. Of low-fired reddish clay possibly modeled as a shamaness, with the remains of a tall hat and a bead necklace, the surface decorated in a "comb-tooth" pattern. Displayed on a wooden stand.
Provenance: Purchased from Honeychurch Antiques, Seattle, July 23, 2004; the estate of Miriam S. Poser; Bonham's, New York, "Fine Japanese & Korean Art," March 17, 2021, Lot 626; Private Minnesota Collection.
Height: 16 1/2 in x width: 4 1/2 in x depth: 4 1/2 in.
There are numerous cracks that have been repaired throughout the mask; some repairs visible under UV light. Some losses to the top of the head and the bottom. Some wear to the wooden stand.
Provenance: Purchased from Honeychurch Antiques, Seattle, July 23, 2004; the estate of Miriam S. Poser; Bonham's, New York, "Fine Japanese & Korean Art," March 17, 2021, Lot 626; Private Minnesota Collection.
Height: 16 1/2 in x width: 4 1/2 in x depth: 4 1/2 in.
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