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Catalog Number

CAS 2008-0004-0012   CAS 2008-0004-0012; Figurine (fish)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (fish)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Kyoto Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Kyoto
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930s
Collection Name N/A
Materials Papier mâché; Paint
Description Small lacquered papier mache figurine in the form of a bream shown with its face pointed downward and its tail pointed upward; Base of figurine is painted dark blue to represent water, while the fish itself is painted reddish orange, with a gold diamond shape on its back; Artist’s signature is printed on back side of fish in black paint.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.8, Width = 1.5, Depth = 2.0