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CAS 1992-0009-0019   CAS 1992-0009-0019; Arrow
Category Weaponry
Object Name Arrow
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1895-1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Wood; Metal: Iron; Cordage
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 2.1, Length = 120.3

Catalog Number

CAS 1992-0009-0020   CAS 1992-0009-0020; Dart
Category Weaponry
Object Name Dart
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1895-1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Wood; Metal: Iron; Cordage
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.3, Length = 123.0

Catalog Number

CAS 1992-0009-0021   CAS 1992-0009-0021; Dart
Category Weaponry
Object Name Dart
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1895-1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Wood; Metal: Iron; Cordage
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.0, Length = 102.0

Catalog Number

CAS 1992-0009-0022A-D   CAS 1992-0009-0022A-D; Dart (4 pieces)
Category Weaponry
Object Name Dart (4 pieces)
Culture Filipino
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Philippines
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1895-1900
Collection Name N/A
Materials Bamboo; Wood; Metal: Iron; Cordage
Description
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 0.8, Length = 98.6

Catalog Number

CAS 1992-0010-0001   CAS 1992-0010-0001; Spear
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry
Object Name Spear
Culture Wa
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Myanmar (Burma)
State/Prov./Dist. Former Wa States
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 19th century or earlier
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Metal: Steel; Copper; Silver silk; Orangutan (?) hair
Description Spear with wooden shaft wrapped in copper sheeting on proximal end and silver sheeting; Upper portion of shaft decorated with 3 hollow silver balls; Largest ball is decorated with 12 silver, conical danglers and red primate hair (tied with cordage); Silver stopping shield mounted below lance-shaped steel blade; Braided orange silk carrying cord is wrapped around shaft above midsection.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 9.7, Length = 225.0

Catalog Number

CAS 1992-0010-0002   CAS 1992-0010-0002; Spear
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry
Object Name Spear
Culture Wa
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Myanmar (Burma)
State/Prov./Dist. Former Wa States
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 19th century or earlier
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Metal: Steel; Silver
Description Spear with wooden shaft partially wrapped in silver sheeting; Iron guard on proximal end of shaft; Steel spearhead is 3-pronged, of which center blade is lance shaped while flanking blades are shorter and curved.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 17.2, Thickness = 2.9, Length = 196.0

Catalog Number

CAS 1992-0010-0003A,B   CAS 1992-0010-0003A,B; Sword with sheath
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry
Object Name Sword with sheath
Culture Wa
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Myanmar (Burma)
State/Prov./Dist. Former Wa States
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 19th century or earlier
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Metal: Steel; Silver; Silk
Description A: Sword with wooden hilt wrapped in silver wire on lower half and silver sheeting on upper half, the two design areas separated by saucer-shaped disc; Hollow cone-shaped ball surmounts proximal end of hilt; Extremely long steel blade is slightly curved, flaring to maximum width near the distal end; B: Wooden sheath wrapped in silver sheeting and further embellished with appliquéd plain and twisted silver wire; Braided orange silk carrying cord is wrapped around proximal end of sheath.
Dimensions (cm) Width = B=9.2, Thickness = B=5.7, Max Diam = A=10.8, Length = A=169.0; B=110.3

Catalog Number

CAS 1992-0010-0004   CAS 1992-0010-0004; Spear
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry
Object Name Spear
Culture Wa
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Myanmar (Burma)
State/Prov./Dist. Former Wa States
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 19th century or earlier
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Metal: Steel; Silver; Iron; Silk
Description Spear with wooden shaft wrapped in silver sheeting and silver wire appliqué; Uppermost part of shaft decorated with 3 hollow, fluted silver balls and one saucer-shaped ball; Steel spearhead is lance-shaped; Braided green silk carrying cord is wrapped around midsection of shaft.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 7.0, Length = 229.0

Catalog Number

CAS 1992-0010-0005A,B   CAS 1992-0010-0005A,B; Sword with sheath
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry
Object Name Sword with sheath
Culture Wa
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Myanmar (Burma)
State/Prov./Dist. Former Wa States
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 19th century or earlier
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Metal: Steel; Silver; Leather; Silk
Description A: Sword with wooden hilt wrapped in silver sheeting at both ends; Mid-section is wrapped in braided leather (?) showing traces of red pigment; Floral motif stamped on proximal end of hilt; Slender steel blade is slightly curved and expands slightly toward distal end; B: Wooden sheath wrapped in both plain and decorated silver bands; Lahu (?) inscriptions stamped on two widest silver bands; Traces of red pigment on portions of sheath not wrapped in silver; Orange silk carrying cord is wrapped around proximal end of sheath.
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=3.7; B=7.1, Thickness = A=3.7; B=3.9, Length = A=97.0; B=64.7

Catalog Number

CAS 1992-0010-0006A,B   CAS 1992-0010-0006A,B; Sword with sheath
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry
Object Name Sword with sheath
Culture Wa
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Myanmar (Burma)
State/Prov./Dist. Former Wa States
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 19th century or earlier
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Metal: Steel; Silver; Silk
Description A: Sword with wooden hilt wrapped in silver sheeting and twisted silver wire; Single, hollow silver ball surmounts proximal end of hilt; Long, slightly curved blade expands slightly toward distal end; B: Wooden sheath wrapped in silver sheeting and twisted silver wire; Separate silver cap on distal end of sheath; Braided orange silk carrying cord is wrapped around proximal end of sheath.
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=6.3; B=5.5, Thickness = A=5.9; B=3.8, Length = A=97.0; B=62.7

Catalog Number

CAS 1992-0010-0007A,B   CAS 1992-0010-0007A,B; Sword with sheath
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry
Object Name Sword with sheath
Culture Wa
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Myanmar (Burma)
State/Prov./Dist. Former Wa States
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 19th century or earlier
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Metal: Steel; Silver; Silk
Description A: Sword with wooden hilt wrapped in twisted silver wire and silver sheeting and decorated with three saucer-shaped silver discs; Hollow, fluted ball surmounts proximal end of hilt; Long, slightly curved steel blade expands slightly toward distal end; B: Wooden sheath wrapped in silver sheeting ornamented with twisted silver wire; Separate silver cap piece on distal end; Braided orange silk carrying cord is wrapped around proximal end of sheath.
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=4.9; B=5.2, Thickness = A=4.8; B=4.0, Length = A=90.7; B=71.0

Catalog Number

CAS 1992-0010-0008A,B   CAS 1992-0010-0008A,B; Sword with sheath
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Weaponry
Object Name Sword with sheath
Culture Wa
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Myanmar (Burma)
State/Prov./Dist. Former Wa States
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 19th century or earlier
Collection Name N/A
Materials Wood; Metal: Steel; Silver; Cotton (?)
Description A: Sword with wooden hilt wrapped in twisted silver wire and plain silver sheeting, with a saucer-shaped silver disc between the wire and sheet wrapped areas; Hollow, silver ball shaped like garlic bulb surmounts proximal end of hilt; Long slender steel blade is slightly curved and expands slightly toward distal end; Blade is stamped near hilt with two floral-like motifs; B: Wooden sheath wrapped in silver sheeting ornamented with twisted wire appliqué on both faces; Braided black cotton (?) carrying cord is wrapped around proximal end of sheath.
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=6.3; B=5.5, Thickness = A=6.0; B=5.6, Length = A=90.0; B=57.5

Catalog Number

CAS 1992-0010-0009   CAS 1992-0010-0009; Pipe
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Pipe
Culture Wa
Global Region Southeast Asia
Country Myanmar (Burma)
State/Prov./Dist. Former Wa States
County
Other Geographic Data unknown
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 19th century or earlier
Collection Name N/A
Materials Metal: Silver; Glass
Description Smoking pipe consisting of two-piece silver stem and bowl (interior of lower stem section is wooden) and a carved, very pale green glass mouthpiece; Stem and bowl are ornamented with appliquéd twisted silver wire.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 5.4, Thickness = 2.7, Length = 65.5

Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0001-0001   CAS 1993-0001-0001; Figurine (mouse with rice bale)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (mouse with rice bale)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Kyoto Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Fushimi; District: Fushimi-Ku
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1975
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Clay; Tempera paint
Description Press-molded clay figurine of a gray mouse, wearing a red apron and leaning against a yellow rice bale; Japanese inscription on reverse; The mouse is the first animal represented in the 12 cyclical years named for animals, and is associated with Daikoku ten, the god of wealth and harvest; The practice of dedicating a particular year with an animal began in China between 0 and 200 CE and was introduced to Japan during Ojin Emperor's era.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.8, Width = 11.4, Depth = 10.2

Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0001-0002   CAS 1993-0001-0002; Figurine (mouse on rice bag)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (mouse on rice bag)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Kyoto Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Fushimi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Clay; Tempera paint
Description Press-molded clay figurine of a white mouse, wearing a red apron and leaning against a yellow rice bale; Japanese inscription on reverse; The mouse is the first animal represented in the 12 cyclical years named for animals, and is associated with Daikoku ten, the god of wealth and harvest; The practice of dedicating a particular year with an animal began in China between 0 and 200 CE and was introduced to Japan during Ojin Emperor's era.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.4, Width = 10.0, Depth = 6.0

Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0001-0003   CAS 1993-0001-0003; Figurine (rat on small hammer)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (rat on small hammer)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Shiga Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Gokasho; District: Obata
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1976
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Clay; Tempera paint
Description Mold-impressed hollow figurine depicting a small white rat climbing atop a small hammer called a kozuchi, a small hammer from which wealth comes out; Hammer is painted dark brown with red handle at one end and yellow, green, and red decorative panel on front and back; Rat is painted white except for pink and red ears and feet and black eyes, whiskers, and tail markings; Figurine is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.9, Depth = 6.5, Length = 12.3

Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0001-0004   CAS 1993-0001-0004; Figurine (seated mouse)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (seated mouse)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Shiga Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Gokasho; District: Obata
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1976
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Clay; Tempera paint
Description Mold-impressed hollow clay figurine of a standing mouse, dressed in a red undergarment and a blue kimono with floral print; Mouse’s head and face are white, with pink inner ears; Lower reverse portion of mouse’s clothing is left unpainted.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.4, Width = 8.8, Depth = 6.6

Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0001-0005   CAS 1993-0001-0005; Figurine (water buffalo and rice bales)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (water buffalo and rice bales)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Kyoto Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Fushimi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1975
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Clay; Tempera paint
Description Slipcast ceramic figurine of a standing water buffalo carrying a load of three yellow rice bales on its back; Body of water buffalo is natural white with black spots; Head is black with blue and yellow muzzle; Horns and feet are blue; Halter is red; Pack frame is red and brown.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.1, Width = 11.2, Length = 18.6

Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0001-0006   CAS 1993-0001-0006; Figurine (goat ram)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (goat ram)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Kyoto Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Fushimi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Clay; Paint
Description Mold-impressed hollow figurine of a reclining goat; Overall color of figurine is glossy satin white, with light blue hooves, horns (with dark blue accents) and muzzle, red mouth and nostrils, and pink ears with red accents.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.4, Width = 7.2, Length = 16.7

Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0001-0007   CAS 1993-0001-0007; Figurine (rabbit)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (rabbit)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Shiga Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data Town: Gokasho; District: Obata
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1976
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Clay; Tempera paint
Description Mold-impressed hollow clay figurine of a rabbit sitting upright with its hind legs crossed and its front legs held together beneath its chin; Figure is painted entirely white except for pink feet, mouth, ears, and eyes, with red highlights on all; Three raised bars on figure’s lower back may be artist’s signature.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.6, Width = 5.7, Depth = 5.2
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