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Catalog Number

CAS 2008-0004-0016   CAS 2008-0004-0016; Figurine (Daruma)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (Daruma)
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 Daruma figurine in the form of a man completely enrobed in a gold garment, with only his face showing; Base of figurine is weighted so it will always stand upright.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.6, Width = 2.1, Depth = 2.1