Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1993-0001-0271A,B | |
| Category | Folk Toys | |
| Object Name | Figurine (tiger with detachable tail) | |
| Culture | Japanese | |
| Global Region | East Asia | |
| Country | Japan | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Shimane Prefecture | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | City: Izumo; Town: Imaichi | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1970s | |
| Collection Name | Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys) | |
| Materials | Papier mâché [paper mache]; Paint; Cloth; Horse hair | |
| Description | Papier mâché figurine of a standing tiger with movable, bobbing head and removable tail; Body of tiger is painted yellow and black with red and blue accents; Decorated with red cloth collar and brown horse hair whiskers; This toy is modeled after a famous carving by a craftsman from Matsue, and a similar example was chosen for the 1962 Chinese New Year’s stamp; Because fierce strength is attributed to tigers, this toy is popular to guard against devils and to ensure victory in a competition. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 12.0, Width = 4.5, Length = 13.0 | |