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CAS 1993-0001-0082   CAS 1993-0001-0082; Figurine (Tenjin-sama or Sugawara Michizane)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (Tenjin-sama or Sugawara Michizane)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Toyama Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Toyama
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1974
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Clay; Paint
Description Press-molded clay figurine of Tenjin-sama, the god of education, seated on a low platform; He wears a black outer garment over a blue undergarment, and holds a rolled-up scroll at his left side.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 17.2, Width = 14.2, Depth = 5.6

Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0001-0083   CAS 1993-0001-0083; Figurine (Tenjin-sama or Sugawara Michizane)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (Tenjin-sama or Sugawara Michizane)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Niigata Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Suibara
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1984
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Clay; Paint
Description Press-molded clay figurine of Tenjin-sama, the god of education, seated on a low blue platform; He wears a black outer garment over an orange undergarment, with numerous white designs of plums on the outer garment.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.4, Width = 13.5, Depth = 6.1

Catalog Number CAS 1993-0001-0179   CAS 1993-0001-0179; Figurine (the bun eater)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (the bun eater)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Kyoto Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data Locality: Fushimi
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Clay; Paint
Description Press-molded figurine of a young boy, known as the “Bun Eater:, standing and holding half a bean paste bun in each hand; He is dressed in dark blue, floral-print kimono; Reverse of figurine is unpainted; Depicts legend in which young boy was asked whether he loved his mother or father best; After some thought, he held up the two halves of his bun and posed his own question, "Which half is more delicious?"
Dimensions (cm) Height = 21.7, Width = 11.2, Depth = 7.9

Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0001-0271A,B   CAS 1993-0001-0271A,B; Figurine (tiger with detachable tail)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (tiger with detachable tail)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Shimane Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Izumo; Town: Imaichi
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Papier mâché [paper mache]; Paint; Cloth; Horse hair
Description Papier mâché figurine of a standing tiger with movable, bobbing head and removable tail; Body of tiger is painted yellow and black with red and blue accents; Decorated with red cloth collar and brown horse hair whiskers; This toy is modeled after a famous carving by a craftsman from Matsue, and a similar example was chosen for the 1962 Chinese New Year’s stamp; Because fierce strength is attributed to tigers, this toy is popular to guard against devils and to ensure victory in a competition.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.0, Width = 4.5, Length = 13.0

Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0001-0272   CAS 1993-0001-0272; Figurine (tiger)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (tiger)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Nara Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Shigi-San
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1974
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Papier mâché [paper mache]; Paint; Clay; String
Description Papier mâché figurine of a standing tiger with weighted, bobbing head; Body of tiger is painted yellow with black stripes and red ears and mouth; Narrow tail is arched along tiger’s back.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.8, Width = 4.5, Length = 11.8

Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0001-0273   CAS 1993-0001-0273; Figurine (tiger)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (tiger)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Osaka Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Papier mâché [paper mache]; Paint
Description Papier mâché figurine of a standing tiger with a movable, bobbing head; Body of tiger is painted yellow and black with red and blue accents.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.6, Width = 5.6, Length = 15.3

Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0001-0270   CAS 1993-0001-0270; Figurine (tiger)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (tiger)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Osaka Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Osaka; Town: Senba; Shrine; Sukuna Hikona Jinja
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Papier mâché [paper mache]; Paint; Clay; String
Description Papier mâché figurine of a standing tiger with a weighted, bobbing head; Body of tiger is painted yellow with black stripes, red ears, gaping red mouth with white teeth, a red collar, and green spots flanking the eyes; The tail rests along the tiger’s back.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.1, Width = 3.7, Length = 8.7

Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0001-0364   CAS 1993-0001-0364; Figurine (tiger)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (tiger)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Fukushima Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Miharu
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Papier mâché [paper mache]; Plant fiber
Description Papier mâché figurine of a standing tiger with upraised tail and bared teeth; Body of tiger is painted yellow and black with white, red, blue, and green accents; Whiskers are made of dyed plant fiber.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 15.3, Width = 15.0, Depth = 6.5

Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0001-0368   CAS 1993-0001-0368; Figurine (tiger)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (tiger)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Osaka Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1970s
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Papier mâché [paper mache]; Paint
Description Papier mâché figurine of a standing tiger with bobbing head; Body of tiger is painted yellow and black with red, blue, and white accents; This type of toy is sold during the New Year or other festivals.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.0, Width = 5.0, Length = 11.5

Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0001-0110   CAS 1993-0001-0110; Figurine (tiger)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (tiger)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Kagawa Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Fusa Miyauchi
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.4, Width = 2.3, Length = 3.9

Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0001-0096   CAS 1993-0001-0096; Figurine (tiger)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (tiger)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Osaka Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Clay; Paint
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 4.0, Width = 2.7, Length = 6.1

Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0001-0141   CAS 1993-0001-0141; Figurine (tiger)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (tiger)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Kyoto Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Uji
Maker's Name Hishihei, 5th
Date of Manufacture ca. 1985
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Clay; Paint
Description Press-molded clay figurine of a dancing tiger, dressed in a kimono (upper portion is blue, lower portion is orange).
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.0, Width = 10.3, Depth = 6.8

Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0001-0138   CAS 1993-0001-0138; Figurine (tiger)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (tiger)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Kyoto Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1960-1980
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Clay; Paint
Description Mold-pressed clay figurine in the form of a tiger, standing on all four feet with its head lowered and its tail curled across its back; Tiger is painted yellow overall, with black body markings, pink ears and chin, green eyelids, and blue toes.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 11.2, Width = 13.8, Depth = 8.9

Catalog Number

CAS 1995-0007-0002A,B   CAS 1995-0007-0002A,B; Figurine (tiger)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (tiger)
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 Papier mâché [paper mache]; Pigments
Description Papier mâché figurine of tiger with bobbing head.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.7, Width = 9.0, Length = 22.6

Catalog Number

CAS 2008-0004-0053   CAS 2008-0004-0053; Figurine (warrior)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (warrior)
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 Clay; Paint
Description Modeled figurine of a standing warrior, dressed in rust-colored undergarment, yellow shoes; and blue (with white floral designs) outer garment, whose upper portion flares outward like protective armor; Tied to figure’s back and around shoulders is elaborate blue and white striped coil fashioned into large bow at back; An apparent tiger’s tail extends out the back from beneath the outstretched “armor”; Figure carries long stick in his hands and his hair is swept back and up in the style of a warrior.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.3, Width = 6.6, Depth = 3.6

Catalog Number CAS 1993-0001-0067   CAS 1993-0001-0067; Figurine (warrior)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (warrior)
Culture Japanese
Global Region East Asia
Country Japan
State/Prov./Dist. Kyoto Prefecture
County
Other Geographic Data City: Fushimi
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys)
Materials Clay
Description
Dimensions (cm) Height = 12.8, Width = 6.4, Length = 6.7

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 2008-0004-0009   CAS 2008-0004-0009; Figurine (water buffalo)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (water buffalo)
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; Human (?) hair
Description Small lacquered papier mache figurine in the form of a standing water buffalo, carrying a load of three yellow rice bales on its back; Lower half of the buffalo is white and the upper half is black, with a gray snout, hooves, and horns; A short tale is made of black hair.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 2.9, Width = 2.4, Length = 4.0

Catalog Number

CAS 2008-0004-0015   CAS 2008-0004-0015; Figurine (water buffalo?)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (water buffalo?)
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 figurine in the form of an indeterminate animal (possibly a water buffalo), having short legs, a very stout body, long tail, and two short horns; Figure’s entire body is painted brown, with an orange circle on its back; Possible artist’s signature is painted on its left rear leg in gold lettering.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.0, Width = 2.5, Length = 5.6

Catalog Number

CAS 1993-0001-0013   CAS 1993-0001-0013; Figurine (white snake)
Category Folk Toys
Object Name Figurine (white snake)
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 Mold impressed hollow clay figurine of snake coiled around gold ball; Snake is painted white with red mouth and nostrils and black and gold eyes.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 8.5, Max Diam = 9.6
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