Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1993-0001-0394 | |
| Category | Folk Toys | |
| Object Name | Figurine (dog) | |
| Culture | Japanese | |
| Global Region | East Asia | |
| Country | Japan | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Tokyo Prefecture | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | City: Asakusa | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1975 | |
| Collection Name | Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys) | |
| Materials | Papier mâché [paper mache]; Paper; Plant fiber; Thread; Cord; Metal: Brass bells | |
| Description | Papier mâché figurine of a standing dog dressed in a yellow cape with red floral designs and red trim; Dog is predominantly white with black forehead and red, black and gray facial features; Hand-held drum is tied to its back with strips of plant fiber; The sound of the drum is thought to ward off evil spirits during the night; Dogs are also considered protection against problematic pregnancies or problematic childbirths. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 29.5, Width = 12.4, Length = 28.5 | |