Old Japan

Hollow clay haniwa were placed upon and around kofun as offerings, models, boundary markers, places where the spirits might reside, or all of the above. Some of...See more » Hollow clay haniwa were placed upon and around kofun as offerings, models, boundary markers, places where the spirits might reside, or all of the above. Some of the shapes seen here include houses, cylinders, and a boat (center back).See less »