Haniwa Horse Head

Description:

HaniwaHorse Head, Japan, possibly 3rd century, the terra-cotta head in reins, with hollowed eyes and nostrils, mounted on a wood stand and encased in a Plexiglas cover, head ht. 15 3/4, wd. 16 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

cracks running near neck, damage to one ear.


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