Haniwa of a jar with triangle openwork

Explanation

This terracotta haniwa has six triangular openings along the center line of the thin wall of its body. Its shape is characterized by the round body and the mouth ridge like an inverted bell. The bottom-less structure appears to be original, and this vessel was probably used as a ritual ornament—there are similar articles with triangular openwork, which are believed to be the original form of cylindrical haniwas. The body was formed by stacking strips of clay and decorated with fine grooves and woven strips. The firing resulted in the overall bright ocher color, but some ash and black burns are observed at the bottom.