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Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0001-0303   CAS 1993-0001-0303; Figurine (princess)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (princess)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Kyoto Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data Ward: Kita; Temple: Senbon Shaka-Do
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1987
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Papier mâché [paper mache]; Paint
Description Papier mâché figurine of a princess dressed in a red garment, reminiscent of a dhoti worn by Indian priests; Her painted black hair frames her face; Very minimal ornamentation; Designed to always stand upright.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.2, Width = 5.5, Depth = 5.3