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CAS 2006-0009-0007A,B   CAS 2006-0009-0007A,B; Figurines (2 rabbits)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurines (2 rabbits)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Fukushima Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data Village: Takashiba
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Papier mâché; Paint
Description Pair of papier mâché rabbits, one large and one small, each in seated position with their ears pointed back; Each figurine is similarly painted with a white body, red eyes and interior of ears, blue nose, large blue circle with gold dots on back and yellow oval with red ribs along each side, and black tail; Both figurines are mounted on flat wooden bases.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.2, Width = 9.6, Length = 14.2