Catalog Number | CAS 2008-0004-0068 | |
Category | Folk Toys | |
Object Name | Ornament with mask | |
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 | Paper; Papier mâché [paper mache]; Paint | |
Description | Ornament consisting of a long narrow paper strip whose ends are crossed to form a small loop, and within the loop is suspended a miniature lacquered papier mache Noh theater style mask of a white-faced, smiling woman; Possible artist’s signature or shop’s mark is stamped on both free ends of the paper strip. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 5.3, Depth = 1.5, Length = 11.0 |