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 CAS 1993-0001-0208   CAS 1993-0001-0208; Bell (unpainted face)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Bell (unpainted face)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Kyoto Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Okame
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1986
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Slip cast clay; Paint; Grass
Description Slip cast ceramic bell in the form of a child's head; Unpainted except for facial features; 2-ply loop of unidentified plant fiber is attached to top.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.4, Width = 8.2, Depth = 8.2
Catalog Number CAS 1993-0001-0209   CAS 1993-0001-0209; Doll (girl)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Doll (girl)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Tottori Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Kurayoshi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Papier mâché [paper mache]; Paint
Description Papier mâché female doll in a standing position, wearing a red kimono and a black obi: Hakota is a regional word to describe a naive country girl, and according to tradition, this type of doll expresses the charm and modesty of girls from Kurayoshi; This type of doll also resembles a kokeshi doll in form; A red kimono is also representative of a servant girl; Artist’s name(?) is written in Japanese script on back of figurine. See CAS 1993-0001-0335 for an earlier and smaller example of this same doll.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 33.7, Width = 7.9, Depth = 6.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0001-0210   CAS 1993-0001-0210; Cart model
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Cart model
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Mie Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Ise
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Wood; Grass; Foil paper; Cordage
Description Miniature wooden cart; Main beam is wrapped in woven grass mat.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.3, Width = 11.8, Length = 22.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0001-0211   CAS 1993-0001-0211; Cart model
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Cart model
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Mie Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Ise
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Wood; Grass; Foil paper; Cordage
Description Miniature wooden cart mounted on two wheel, carrying a wooden beam that is wrapped in a woven tatami mat; Ends of the crossbeams of the cart are wrapped in gold foil; Wooden beam is secured to the cart with two lengths of commercial, multi-plied white cordage; Two bamboo plaques with Japanese script are attached to front of cart; Length of commercial, multi-plied red and white cordage is tied to cart for pulling it. This is souvenir model of lumber transport used during Gosengu [rebuilding of shrine], when buildings, imperial treasures, costumes and furniture are all renewed; Ever since inner shrine (Kotai Jingu) for goddess Amaterasu and outer shrine (Toyouke Dai Jingu) for gods of agricultural harvest were built in Ise, Gosengu has been held; Emperor Tenmu ordered the ceremony done ''every 20 years''; First held by Emperor Jito, ca. 1280 years ago.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 13.9, Width = 11.8, Length = 22.9
Catalog Number CAS 1993-0001-0212   CAS 1993-0001-0212; Animated toy (soldier)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Animated toy (soldier)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Kumamoto Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Kumamoto
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Wood; Papier mâché [paper mache]; Paint; Nails; Nylon cord
Description Animated papier mâché figurine depicting head of Kinta, a foot soldier who served under Kato Kiyomasa, the building of Kumamoto castle; Kinta was a heavy drinker (hence the red face) who loved to play practical jokes; He wears a military black-lacquered hat; Head is mounted on wooden pole and fitted with string, which when pulled, causes Kinta to roll his eyes and stick out his tongue; Japanese characters are printed on front of wooden support.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 29.6, Width = 8.1, Depth = 12.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0001-0213   CAS 1993-0001-0213; Figurine (horse)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (horse)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Shiga Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.2, Width = 5.5, Length = 15.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0001-0214A-C   CAS 1993-0001-0214A-C; Votive plaque with stand (2 parts)
Category Visual Arts
Object Name Votive plaque with stand (2 parts)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Kyoto Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Kyoto; Shrine: Jishu
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1993
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Wood; Paint
Description Wooden votive plaque showing an elaborate painted market scene outside a shrine; Purple curtains read, "Celebration." White lanterns read, "God of a love knot." 2 rocks in front read, "Rock of fortune telling for love." Inscription at right: "1200th anniversary of foundation of the capital." Inscription on left: "God of a love knot; Kyoto, Jishu Shrine."
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.5, Width = 28.0, Depth = 6.3, Thickness = 6.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0001-0215A-D   CAS 1993-0001-0215A-D; Figurines (4 kappa musicians)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurines (4 kappa musicians)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Kyoto Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Clay
Description Four hand-modeled figurines, each depicting a kappa, a spirit that usually lives in lakes, ponds or streams and has both Shinto and Buddhist attributes and are usually depicted with the the body of a tortoise and a cavity or bald spot atop the head which holds its strength-giving fluid; Kappa are generally the size of a small child but incredibly strong, capable of dragging horses, cattle, and humans into the water and draining them of life; Each of these four figures has a tortoise shell on its back and a small plate-like device on its head; They are shown seated and are painted green; Three of the figures are playing musical instruments (lute, flute, and drums) and the fourth one is holding a jar in one arm and drinking from an upraised dish.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.0, Width = 3.9, Depth = 3.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0001-0216A-C   CAS 1993-0001-0216A-C; Figurines (2 dogs and 1 pigeon)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurines (2 dogs and 1 pigeon)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Okayama Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Magane
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Clay; Paint
Description Hand-modeled figurines of 2 dogs (1 standing, 1 sitting) and a dove, all painted white with minimal black body markings; Each dog also sports a painted red collar; Figurines are based on legend of a dog and a dove that helped a warrior to bring peace to the area; Sets of these three figurines are given to worshipers at the local shrine.
Dimensions (cm) Height = A=2.5; B=2.7; C=2.3, Width = A=2.7; B=3.2; C=3.2, Length = A=2.0; B=2.3; C=1.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0001-0217A-C   CAS 1993-0001-0217A-C; Figurines (2 dogs and 1 pigeon)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurines (2 dogs and 1 pigeon)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Okayama Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Magane
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960s
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Clay; Paint
Description Hand-modeled figurines of 2 dogs (1 standing, 1 sitting) and a dove, all painted white with minimal black body markings; Each dog also sports a painted red collar; Figurines are based on legend of a dog and a dove that helped a warrior to bring peace to the area; Sets of these three figurines are given to worshipers at the local shrine.
Dimensions (cm) Height = A=2.1; B=2.8; C=2.8, Width = A=3.1; B=2.9; C=4.6, Length = A=2.1; B=2.3; C=2.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0001-0218A-H   CAS 1993-0001-0218A-H; Figurines (8 individual people)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurines (8 individual people)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Okayama Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data Nariwa-Cho
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Clay; Paint; Paper; Ink
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.2 to 4.1, Width = A=2.4; B=3.2, Length = A=2.1; B=2.7
Catalog Number CAS 1993-0001-0219A-D   CAS 1993-0001-0219A-D; Figurines (man and woman with head covers)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurines (man and woman with head covers)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Wood: bamboo; Papier mâché [paper mache]; Paint; String; Glue
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.2, Width = 3.7, Length = 6.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0001-0220A-J   CAS 1993-0001-0220A-J; Tea set (toy)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Tea set (toy)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Kanagawa Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Hakone
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1980s
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Wood
Description Miniature lathe-turned tea set consisting of A) Serving tray; B) Bowl; C&D) Plates; E) Teapot with lid; G&H) Teacups; I&J) Tea jar with lid, all individually carved; The teacups are of a naturally light-colored wood; Other pieces are of a darker wood and are lightly varnished.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.7, Max Diam = 7.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0001-0221A,B   CAS 1993-0001-0221A,B; Figurines (man and woman)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurines (man and woman)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Tokyo Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Tchoku
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture prior to 1950
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Clay; Paint
Description Press-molded clay figurines: one an emperor, seated on a low platform with his hands folded across his chest and wearing a blue and gold kimono and a black hat; the other an empress, seated on a low platform holding a fan in front of her and wearing a rose-colored and gold kimono, a red undergarment, and a gold hair ornament.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.9, Width = 16.0, Depth = 8.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0001-0222   CAS 1993-0001-0222; Fish on wheels (toy)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Fish on wheels (toy)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Kagoshima Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data Kagoshima Shrine
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Wood; Paint; Bamboo
Description Figurine of a bream carved from a single piece of wood and painted in vertical red and natural colored stripes typical of a bream; Figurine is mounted on four wheels, fashioned from cross-section pieces of a tree branch that are mounted on small diameter wooden “axles”, which in turn, pass through lengths of bamboo.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Width = 5.8, Length = 15.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0001-0223A-G   CAS 1993-0001-0223A-G; Nesting dolls, 7 (toy)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Nesting dolls, 7 (toy)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Wood
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.8, Max Diam = 5.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0001-0224   CAS 1993-0001-0224; Whale on cart (toy)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Whale on cart (toy)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Nagasaki Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Nagasaki; Suwa Shrine
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1975
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Papier mâché [paper mache]; Wood; Paint; Wire
Description Papier mâché figurine of a black and white whale with movable flippers, mounted on a wooden base that is painted to represent ocean waves, the whole unit mounted on four small wooden wheels with wire axles; This toy was modeled after a float used in a festival started by the Suwa Shrine as a counter-measure against Christianity early in the Edo Period.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.5, Width = 7.5, Length = 9.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0001-0225A,B   CAS 1993-0001-0225A,B; Votive plaque with stand
Category Visual Arts
Object Name Votive plaque with stand
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Nara Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Nara; Shrine: Temukeyama-Hachiman-Gu
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Wood; Paint
Description Flat wooden panel cut in the shape and painted to represent a stylized horse (black horse wearing a red blanket and yellow saddle) mounted on a wooden base; Inscriptions at base of panel on both sides; It is believed these began as votive offerings about 1299 years ago, made to the rain deity, in place of real horses; Later they became talismans.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.5, Width = 15.5, Thickness = 4.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0001-0226   CAS 1993-0001-0226; Wood carving (2 comedians)
Category Carvings; Folk Toys
Object Name Wood carving (2 comedians)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Aichi Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Wood; Paint; Metal: Steel nails
Description Carving consisting of two figures of men, each carved separately from single pieces of wood; The first figure is in standing position with one arm raised, holding a scroll; His stylized facial features and clothing are only minimally depicted with sparse painting; The second figure appears to be seated, looking up at the first figure; The second figure is painted similarly to the first; Both figures are nailed to an unpainted rectangular wooden platform; Artist’s name (?) is printed in Japanese script along front edge of platform.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.1, Width = 9.7, Depth = 3.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0001-0227   CAS 1993-0001-0227; Animated toy (soldier)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Animated toy (soldier)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Kumamoto Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Wood; Papier mâché; Paint
Description Animated papier mâché figurine depicting head of Kinta, a foot soldier who served under Kato Kiyomasa, the building of Kumamoto castle; Kinta was a heavy drinker (hence the red face) who loved to play practical jokes; He wears a military black-lacquered hat; Head is mounted on wooden pole and fitted with string, which when pulled, causes Kinta to roll his eyes and stick out his tongue.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.5, Width = 5.8, Depth = 7.6
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