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.
Email am_register@harvard.edu at least 48 hours in advance, including the name and date of the program in the subject line.
No application or registration needed.
Cost
This Event is free!
How to join: Check in at the Visitor Services desk starting at 10am; space is limited.
Fee: This is a free event.
Location
- In-person only.
Harvard Art Museums
32 Quincy
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States
Dates and Times
Wednesday, March 11 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. Haniwawere 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.
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Last updated February 27, 2026.
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