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Catalog Number

CAS 1995-0007-0003   CAS 1995-0007-0003; Figurine (lion dancer)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (lion dancer)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. unknown
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1995
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Papier mâché [paper mache]; Paint; Wood; Cardboard; Synthetic hair
Description Papier mâché figurine of a lion dancer with bobbing mask and dressed in a green costume; Mask is painted red to keep away evil; Dancer is completely covered with a green garment that is decorated with green and white paper stickers; Dancer’s right foot extends outside the hemline of the green garment, showing a white wrapping, and his left arm is held aloft, revealing a white and blue sleeve and a bare forearm; a white cardboard fan with red dot is held aloft in the dancer’s left hand.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.6, Width = 10.6, Depth = 11.6