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Catalog Number

CAS 2008-0004-0094   CAS 2008-0004-0094; Figurine (cat)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (cat)
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 Lacquered papier mache figurine of a standing cat whose body is dark brown except for the white chest area and face, and orange interior of its ears; Front right paw is held at its side, while the front left paw is raised up; Artist’s signature is printed in gold paint on verso of figurine.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.3, Width = 3.9, Depth = 3.3