Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 2008-0004-0107 | |
| Category | Folk Toys | |
| Object Name | Animated toy (ramming device) | |
| 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 | Wood; Paint | |
| Description | Miniature replica of wheeled device used in battle to ram city gates and other fortifications; Device consists of a solid cylindrical body mounted on two wheels; Long handle by which device could by pushed and/or pulled extends out from one end; The wheels are painted orange and green, and the body of the device is painted with images of two people (one dressed in orange, the other in green) and with other orange, green, and white motifs; Artist’s signature is printed in black ink on underside. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 2.6, Width = 3.2, Length = 9.3 | |