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Catalog Number CAS 1993-0001-0390   CAS 1993-0001-0390; Wood carving (peacock or pheasant)
Category Carvings; Folk Toys
Object Name Wood carving (peacock or pheasant)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Mie Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Ise
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Wood; Paint
Description Carving of peacock or pheasant, carved from single piece of wood; Long, curling wood shavings form wing and tail feathers; Body of bird is painted various shades of blue; Figure is mounted on unpainted wooden base.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.4, Width = 4.1, Length = 12.1