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Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0001-0272   CAS 1993-0001-0272; Figurine (tiger)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (tiger)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Nara Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Shigi-San
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1974
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Papier mâché [paper mache]; Paint; Clay; String
Description Papier mâché figurine of a standing tiger with weighted, bobbing head; Body of tiger is painted yellow with black stripes and red ears and mouth; Narrow tail is arched along tiger’s back.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.8, Width = 4.5, Length = 11.8