Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1993-0001-0226 | |
| Category | Carvings; Folk Toys | |
| Object Name | Wood carving (2 comedians) | |
| Culture | Japanese | |
| Global Region | East Asia | |
| Country | Japan | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Aichi Prefecture | |
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| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1970s | |
| Collection Name | Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys) | |
| Materials | Wood; Paint; Metal: Steel nails | |
| Description | Carving consisting of two figures of men, each carved separately from single pieces of wood; The first figure is in standing position with one arm raised, holding a scroll; His stylized facial features and clothing are only minimally depicted with sparse painting; The second figure appears to be seated, looking up at the first figure; The second figure is painted similarly to the first; Both figures are nailed to an unpainted rectangular wooden platform; Artist’s name (?) is printed in Japanese script along front edge of platform. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 7.1, Width = 9.7, Depth = 3.8 | |