Gallery Talk: Uncovering the Layered Past of a Haniwa Figure
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Harvard Art Museums
Free
Objects conservation fellow Kaela Nurmi will discuss the history and conservation treatment of a haniwa figure, from Japan’s Kofun period.
Sign-up Information
- Ages: Adults.
- Wheelchair accessible.
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Cost
This Event is free!
Please check in with museum staff at the Visitor Services desk in the Calderwood Courtyard to request to join the gallery talk. Space is limited, and talks are available on a first-come, first-served basis; no registration is required.
Location
- In-person only.
Dates and Times
Thursday, January 29 12:30PM – 1PM
Additional information
If you’re in the Calderwood Courtyard, you’ll likely see a newly installed sculpture: a 6th-century terracotta sculpture from Japan’s Kofun period (c. 250–600), called a haniwa. Haniwa were created from coils and slabs of clay, shaped into figures or structures, and then placed around the outside of royal tombs. This figure underwent comprehensive analysis and treatment in preparation for its display. J
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Last updated January 13, 2026.
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