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CAS 1993-0001-0220A-J   CAS 1993-0001-0220A-J; Tea set (toy)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Tea set (toy)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Kanagawa Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Hakone
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Wood
Description Miniature lathe-turned tea set consisting of A) Serving tray; B) Bowl; C&D) Plates; E) Teapot with lid; G&H) Teacups; I&J) Tea jar with lid, all individually carved; The teacups are of a naturally light-colored wood; Other pieces are of a darker wood and are lightly varnished.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.7, Max Diam = 7.0