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Catalog Number

CAS 2008-0004-0008   CAS 2008-0004-0008; Figurine (deer and monkey)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (deer and monkey)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Kyoto Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Kyoto
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Papier mâché; Paint
Description Small lacquered papier mache figurine of a seated dear with a small monkey sitting on its back; The deer is painted a pale pink with white spots on its back and a white underbelly, and the monkey is painted brown with orange facial markings.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.2, Width = 2.0, Length = 4.3