Catalog Number |
CAS 1993-0001-0227 | |
Category | Folk Toys | |
Object Name | Animated toy (soldier) | |
Culture | Japanese | |
Global Region | East Asia | |
Country | Japan | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Kumamoto Prefecture | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | ||
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ||
Collection Name | Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys) | |
Materials | Wood; Papier mâché; Paint | |
Description | Animated papier mâché figurine depicting head of Kinta, a foot soldier who served under Kato Kiyomasa, the building of Kumamoto castle; Kinta was a heavy drinker (hence the red face) who loved to play practical jokes; He wears a military black-lacquered hat; Head is mounted on wooden pole and fitted with string, which when pulled, causes Kinta to roll his eyes and stick out his tongue. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 15.5, Width = 5.8, Depth = 7.6 |