"Let's go HANIWA!!/Yuko Osawa"

I've always loved and collected clay ornaments, such as Clay Figure and haniwa.


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Although Clay Figure and haniwa are often confused, they are completely different objects made in different Era and for different purposes.

< Clay Figure >

A human-shaped clay doll made during the Jomon Era.

It was used as a tool for prayer in magic, rituals, etc.

Many of them have a female form.

<Haniwa>

These unglazed earthenware vessels from the Kofun Era are shaped like people, houses, animals, etc.

They were lined up around ancient tombs (the graves of powerful people such as kings and powerful clansmen).

The wish was that those buried in these burial mounds would have no hardships after death.

It is considered to have been placed there.




For me, both are comforting and like a guardian angel.

It's fun and interesting to imagine what life was like for people in that Era.

The other day, I went to the special exhibition "Haniwa" held at the Tokyo National Museum.Click here)


This is one of the highlights of the exhibition!!


"Haniwa Dancing People"

Speaking of Haniwa, this is it! It was impressive to see the real thing.

Although it looks like a dance, it is said that it is actually the action of pulling a horse.


Photography was allowed with some exceptions, so I took lots of pictures.


It was interesting to see that each role was clearly indicated, with some playing musical instruments, some holding weapons or shields, and some as falconers.

This was the first time I learned that non-human shaped objects, such as animals, furniture, and cylindrical haniwa, can also be called haniwa.





These are haniwa figures of sumo wrestlers. They stomp their feet and apparently have the role of warding off evil spirits.


"Haniwa: Boy carrying a hoe"

Many of the human-shaped haniwa figures have Smile Faces, which is why they are so loved for being so laid-back and cute.

There is a theory that at that time, Smile Faces was meant to "ward off evil spirits" and "keep demons away."

It certainly makes you feel warm and peaceful.


I have a miniature of this in my home too.

This clay figure, commonly known as "Tora-san Haniwa," was excavated in Shibamata, Katsushika Ward, and became a hot topic because of its resemblance to Tora-san with its hat and narrow eyes.

Shibamata Hachiman Shrine, where the remains were excavated, appears to have been located at the site of an ancient tomb, so I'd like to go there next time.


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Finally, we took a commemorative photo with Nimaru!

"Oi! Hanimaru" was a show I loved a lot when I was little!!

It was nostalgic for everyone across generations and got me excited!

The exhibition will be held until December 8th, so please come and visit us!

(Osawa)