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Catalog Number CAS 0391-0038A,B   CAS 0391-0038A,B; Fishing lure
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Fishing lure
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1906
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Fishing line; Metal: Lead; Glass; Steel
Description Fishing hook and lure consisting of 14-pronged hook embedded in elongated, tubular shaft whose ends are of lead and midsection is of glass with fish scale pattern, all tied to length of fish line (ca. 102 cm) which is tied at other end to short bamboo rod; Probably used for catching squid.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.9, Length = 13.7