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CAS 1993-0001-0241A,B   CAS 1993-0001-0241A,B; Votive plaque with stand
Category Visual Arts
Object Name Votive plaque with stand
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Ibaraki Prefecture (?)
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Wood; Paint
Description Flat votive board in the form of a highly stylized horse, depicted by a few simple lines and brush strokes; Body of horse is predominantly red with a yellow mane; Saddle originally suggested by 2 wooden slats inserted upright into shallow slots on horse's back (now missing); Figure is mounted on wooden base that is painted red, yellow, and black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.5, Depth = 9.5, Thickness = 12.4, Length = 12.4