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Catalog Number

CAS 2008-0004-0105   CAS 2008-0004-0105; Figurine (monk)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (monk)
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 monk, dressed in a white and orange robe, open at front to his waist, showing his large belly; Monk holds a fan in his right hand and a satchel in his left hand; Monk’s head is clean shaven; Artist’s signature is printed in gold lettering on verso of figurine.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.6, Width = 4.0, Depth = 2.7