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Catalog Number

 CAS 2008-0004-0061   CAS 2008-0004-0061; Figurine (carriage)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (carriage)
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; Wood
Description Lacquered papier mache figurine in the form of a small 4-sided portable carriage, with a black base, a yellow structure, black roof with orange cornice tiles, all surmounted by a gold flower-like device on a wooden stick; Each side of the carriage is decorated with 6 small orange dots, possibly representing a decorative pattern on sheer window coverings or curtains; On two sides of the base are two small holes that extend through to the opposite side, probably for inserting beams so the carriage and its owner could be hand-carried by servants.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.1, Width = 3.5, Depth = 3.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2008-0004-0094   CAS 2008-0004-0094; Figurine (cat)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (cat)
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 cat whose body is dark brown except for the white chest area and face, and orange interior of its ears; Front right paw is held at its side, while the front left paw is raised up; Artist’s signature is printed in gold paint on verso of figurine.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.3, Width = 3.9, Depth = 3.3

Catalog Number

 CAS 2008-0004-0032   CAS 2008-0004-0032; Figurine (cat)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (cat)
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 Miniature lacquered papier mache figurine in the form of a reclining cat with its head held upright and ears alert; Cat’s body is white overall with several large black circular markings on its body, a pale yellow tale with black banding; and other black markings on its face; Cat wears a painted orange collar around its neck with a painted floral print bib on front; Probable artist’s signature is painted in gold ink on back side.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.4, Width = 2.3, Length = 4.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0001-0237   CAS 1993-0001-0237; Figurine (cat)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (cat)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Tokyo Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Papier mâché [paper mache]
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.9, Width = 5.6, Length = 10.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0001-0371   CAS 1993-0001-0371; Figurine (cat)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (cat)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Kagawa Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Takamatsu
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Papier mâché [paper mache]; Paint
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.8, Width = 4.5, Length = 7.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0001-0016   CAS 1993-0001-0016; Figurine (chicken holding chick)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (chicken holding chick)
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 mother chicken holding a baby chick; Mother chicken is dressed in a pink apron and blue floral print kimono tied at back with large red sash; Baby chick is wearing an orange kimono; Mother and chick have their heads turned away from each other in opposite directions; Small area on reverse of mother chicken’s kimono is left unpainted.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.1, Width = 8.0, Depth = 5.6

Catalog Number

 CAS 2008-0004-0100   CAS 2008-0004-0100; Figurine (chicken)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (chicken)
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 chicken with a red head, black tail feathers and a white body; Not signed by artist.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.4, Width = 1.7, Length = 2.7

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0001-0116   CAS 1993-0001-0116; Figurine (child)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (child)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Kagawa Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.9, Width = 2.1, Depth = 1.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0001-0262   CAS 1993-0001-0262; Figurine (clown)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (clown)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Tokyo Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Tokyo; District: Asakusa
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Papier mâché [paper mache]
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.1, Width = 7.3, Depth = 4.9

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0001-0279   CAS 1993-0001-0279; Figurine (cow)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (cow)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Fukushima Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Aizu Wakamatsu; Shrine: Kyokyuzo-Do
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1962
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Papier mâché [paper mache]; Paint
Description Papier mâché figurine of a standing red cow with movable, bobbing head; Body of cow is painted red with gold, black, and white accents; According to legend, some 350 years ago, the people of Aizu-Yanazu constructed the Kyokyuzo-do temple, using cows and oxen to haul the construction materials; When completed, one of the animals refused to leave and seemingly kept faithful watch by the temple gate, attracting pilgrims who wanted to see its unusual behavior; The monks began selling small effigies as an amulet, and its efficacy was assured during a smallpox epidemic, when reportedly, anyone who had one of these amulets was not touched by the illness.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.2, Width = 5.0, Length = 11.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 2019-0004-0022   CAS 2019-0004-0022; Figurine (cow)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (cow)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Papier mâché [paper mache]; Paint; Metal; Commercial thread and cordage
Description Papier mâché figurine of a standing red cow with movable, bobbing head; Body of cow is painted red with gold, black, and white accents, and is ornamented with gold cord and various colored ribbons; Cow carries a black drum on its back and brass bell on either side; According to tradition, some 350 years ago the people of Aizu-Yanazu constructed the Kyokyuzo-do temple, using cows and oxen to haul the construction materials; When completed, one of the animals refused to leave and seemingly kept faithful watch by the temple gate, attracting pilgrims who wanted to see its unusual behavior; The monks began selling small effigies as an amulet, and its efficacy was assured during a smallpox epidemic, when reportedly, anyone who had one of these amulets was not touched by the illness; Single kanji painted on drum reads 福 (fuku: “good fortune”). *Non-Roman alphabet characters are not legible in the online listing. Japanese characters, such as those included here, appear as a series of question marks. Other scripts, such as Greek letters, may appear as Roman letters but be inaccurately transcribed.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.0, Width = 5.5, Length = 9.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0007-0001   CAS 1993-0007-0001; Figurine (cow)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (cow)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Fukushima Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data Province: Aizu
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1993
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Papier mâché [paper mache]; Paint; Plastic; Silk cord; Ribbon; Plant fiber; Metal: Brass
Description Figurine of a red cow with bobbing head, in a standing position with a woven saddle on its back and carrying a drum; Ornamented with gold cords, various colored ribbons, and a brass bell on either side.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 20.2, Width = 15.2, Length = 27.2
Catalog Number CAS 2019-0004-0021   CAS 2019-0004-0021; Figurine (Daruma)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (Daruma)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Papier mâché [paper mache]; Paint
Description Papier mâché Daruma figurine; Stylized figure of a man’s head painted red overall with gold embellishments, including a Japanese character at the front; Face is painted white with black and red accents; Eyes are round and painted white with gold outline; The Daruma originally had large white eyes without pupils; The owner fills in one eye upon the making a goal or making a wish, and the second eye when the goal or wish has been fulfilled; Both eyes of this Daruma have been filled in with black ball point ink; Weighted at the bottom so as to always stand upright; Single kanji painted on front of figure reads 福 (fuku: “good fortune”). *Non-Roman alphabet characters are not legible in the online listing. Japanese characters, such as those included here, appear as a series of question marks. Other scripts, such as Greek letters, may appear as Roman letters but be inaccurately transcribed.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.0, Width = 11.9, Length = 10.8

Catalog Number

 CAS 2008-0004-0075   CAS 2008-0004-0075; Figurine (Daruma)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (Daruma)
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 in the form of a standing man (or more likely an animal dressed like a person), completely wrapped in a brown robe or blanket with white concentric diamond designs on either side; Figure’s face is white except for orange and gray facial features, and black hair is cropped very short; Figure is a weighted Daruma, so that it will always stand upright; Artist’s signature is printed in gold and black in on back side of figure.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.1, Width = 2.4, Depth = 2.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2008-0004-0042   CAS 2008-0004-0042; Figurine (Daruma)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (Daruma)
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 in the form of a Daruma doll, probably representing the Emperor Ojin as a child; Figure is completed enrobed in an orange garment with a single floral motif on the front, so that only his face shows; Figure is weighted in its base so that it always stands upright.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.0, Width = 2.3, Depth = 2.4

Catalog Number

 CAS 2008-0004-0043   CAS 2008-0004-0043; Figurine (Daruma)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (Daruma)
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 in the form of a Daruma doll, possibly representing a type made in Gumma Prefecture where the eyes of the figure are left unpainted, so the person who buys the Daruma can paint the eyes at the same time he or she writes what favor is being sought at a shrine; This example is in the form of a human, completely enrobed in a white garment with only the face showing; Both eyes have been painted; Figurine is weighted in its base so it will always stand upright.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.1, Width = 3.4, Depth = 3.5

Catalog Number

 CAS 2008-0004-0044   CAS 2008-0004-0044; Figurine (Daruma)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (Daruma)
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 in the form of a Daruma doll, possibly the Emperor Ojin as a child, dressed in an imperial red robe with a blue and white band wrapped around the head; Figurine is weighted in its base so it will always stand upright; Probable artist’s signature is painted in silver ink or paint on figure’s back.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.0, Width = 3.2, Depth = 3.2

Catalog Number

 CAS 2008-0004-0016   CAS 2008-0004-0016; Figurine (Daruma)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (Daruma)
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 Small lacquered papier mache Daruma figurine in the form of a man completely enrobed in a gold garment, with only his face showing; Base of figurine is weighted so it will always stand upright.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.6, Width = 2.1, Depth = 2.1

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0001-0304   CAS 1993-0001-0304; Figurine (Daruma)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (Daruma)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Gunma Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Takasaki
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 Daruma figurine in the form of a man's head whose eyes are left unpainted; According to tradition, one eye is painted when the purchaser reveals the favor he has asked of the deity at a shrine, and the second eye is painted if and when the favor is granted; Designed to always stand upright.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.5, Width = 11.6, Depth = 11.0

Catalog Number

 CAS 1993-0001-0305   CAS 1993-0001-0305; Figurine (Daruma)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (Daruma)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Gunma Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Takasaki
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Papier mâché [paper mache]; Paint
Description Papier mâché Daruma figurine in the form of a man's head whose eyes are left unpainted; According to tradition, one eye is painted when the purchaser reveals the favor he has asked of the deity at a shrine, and the second eye is painted if and when the favor is granted; Designed to always stand upright.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.0, Width = 8.0, Depth = 6.9
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