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Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0001-0284   CAS 1993-0001-0284; Pigeon on wheels (toy)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Pigeon on wheels (toy)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Nagano Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Nozawa; Hot Springs region
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1960s
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Plant fiber: Akebi vine; Bamboo; Wire
Description Pigeon figurine woven of akebi vine and mounted on wheels with a bamboo axle; First made by Anshin Kawano ca. mid-1800s until his death, and then reintroduced in early 1900s; Purchased to ensure owner good health, safety, happiness and peace.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Width = 6.9, Length = 14.7