Catalog Number |
CAS 1993-0001-0284 | |
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 |