{"product_id":"k18138-folk-crafts-haniwa-sculpture-踊る人","title":"K18138 - Folk Crafts Haniwa Sculpture 踊る人","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis terracotta figure is a modern reproduction of an ancient haniwa, tomb sculptures from the Kofun period (3rd–6th century). The figure stands with one arm akimbo and the other raised near its head, with round open eyes and a wide, surprised-looking mouth—features that have led to its popular nickname: \"Dancing Person\" (踊る人).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally, such haniwa were placed on and around kofun (burial mounds) as funerary offerings. Over time, their forms evolved from simple cylinders to representations of animals, houses, warriors, and humans like this one. These sculptures are believed to depict ceremonial scenes—perhaps funerals, religious rites, or even reenactments of the deceased’s accomplishments in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular figure is based on a famous example excavated from the Nohara Tumulus in Kumagaya City, Saitama, where similar figures were found in association with other ritual forms, including horse-shaped haniwa. Some scholars believe the pose might represent horse handlers, possibly mid-dance, or engaged in ceremonial activities related to horses or agricultural deities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 7 x 6 x 19cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56342689087819,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/temple_ae770c0a-31bb-42bd-b4df-72e2722a7ab4.jpg?v=1768913170","url":"https:\/\/fr.maisonkyo.be\/products\/k18138-folk-crafts-haniwa-sculpture-%e8%b8%8a%e3%82%8b%e4%ba%ba","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}