Imashirozuka Ancient History Museum 32nd Special Exhibition: (Welcome to Haniwa World) The Haniwa of Imashirozuka Tumulus

About this event

This special exhibition introduces the charm of the diverse haniwa (clay figures) excavated from the Imashirozuka Tumulus, a representative great king's tomb in Takatsuki City, in an easy-to-understand manner even for first-time visitors to Imashirozuka Tumulus and haniwa. About 25 items that are not usually on display, such as bird-shaped and house-shaped haniwa, are gathered together, and panels and photographs are used to explain what models they were based on and what meanings they held. For example, it explains that bird-shaped haniwa were believed to carry souls to the afterlife or signal the completion of rituals, while house-shaped haniwa were considered sacred objects used in religious services and ceremonies. It will be a valuable opportunity for families to enjoy learning about the world of haniwa during summer vacation.

Venue

Takatsuki City Imashirozuka Ancient History Museum (Imashiro Daio no Mori)

48-8 Gunge Shinmachi, Takatsuki, Osaka 569-1136