Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 2008-0004-0053 | |
| Category | Folk Toys | |
| Object Name | Figurine (warrior) | |
| 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 | Clay; Paint | |
| Description | Modeled figurine of a standing warrior, dressed in rust-colored undergarment, yellow shoes; and blue (with white floral designs) outer garment, whose upper portion flares outward like protective armor; Tied to figure’s back and around shoulders is elaborate blue and white striped coil fashioned into large bow at back; An apparent tiger’s tail extends out the back from beneath the outstretched “armor”; Figure carries long stick in his hands and his hair is swept back and up in the style of a warrior. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 7.3, Width = 6.6, Depth = 3.6 | |