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Catalog Number

CAS 2008-0004-0102   CAS 2008-0004-0102; Figurine (pigeon)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (pigeon)
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 pigeon with an orange head, green wing feathers, black and white tail feathers, and a white body; Artist’s signature is printed in black lettering on underside.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.5, Width = 2.1, Length = 3.9