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Catalog Number

CAS 2008-0004-0053   CAS 2008-0004-0053; Figurine (warrior)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (warrior)
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 Clay; Paint
Description Modeled figurine of a standing warrior, dressed in rust-colored undergarment, yellow shoes; and blue (with white floral designs) outer garment, whose upper portion flares outward like protective armor; Tied to figure’s back and around shoulders is elaborate blue and white striped coil fashioned into large bow at back; An apparent tiger’s tail extends out the back from beneath the outstretched “armor”; Figure carries long stick in his hands and his hair is swept back and up in the style of a warrior.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.3, Width = 6.6, Depth = 3.6