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Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0001-0236   CAS 1993-0001-0236; Wood carving (horse)
Category Carvings; Folk Toys
Object Name Wood carving (horse)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Kyoto Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1990
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Wood; Paint; Unidentified plant fiber; Metal bell; Thread
Description Figurine of a horse in standing position, carved from a single piece of wood; Figure is unpainted except for red ears and mouth and black eyes, and various pieces of skirting, painted in colors of yellow, blue, white, red, and green; Bundles of straw-colored plant fibers are attached to represent the mane and tail; Small silver metal bell on purple thread is attached just below horse’s head.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.4, Width = 3.1, Length = 5.6