Catalog Number |
CAS 1993-0001-0359A-D | |
Category | Folk Toys | |
Object Name | Box with lid and 2 lion heads (toys) | |
Culture | Japanese | |
Global Region | East Asia | |
Country | Japan | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Kagawa Prefecture | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | City: Takamatsu | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1976 | |
Collection Name | Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys) | |
Materials | Wood; Papier mâché [paper mache]; Paint; Simulated hair; Simulated leather; String; Tape; Lacquer | |
Description | A,B: Rectangular storage box for lion head masks (CAS 1993-0001-0359C and 1993-0001-0359D); Front panel of box is fitted into slots and is removable; Box is unpainted, except for Japanese characters written on front panel; C: Miniature lion head mask made of papier mâché and wood, painted with rust-colored lacquer paint and adorned with simulated leather ears and white simulated hair mane; Hinged lower jaw is attached with tape and manipulated by means of short string; D: Miniature lion head mask made of papier mâché and wood, painted with black lacquer paint and adorned with simulated leather ears and red simulated hair mane; Hinged lower jaw is attached with tape and manipulated by means of short string. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 8.5, Width = 16.0, Depth = 8.0 |