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CAS 2008-0004-0122 | |
| Category | Folk Toys | |
| Object Name | Straw bale | |
| 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 | Rice straw | |
| Description | Round bale of rice straw, tightly bundled and secured with handmade rope and used by doll head artists when making and painting their creations and later for displaying them. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 7.6, Max Diam = 10.5 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1993-0001-0363 |  |
| Category | Folk Toys | |
| Object Name | String ball | |
| Culture | Japanese | |
| Global Region | East Asia | |
| Country | Japan | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | unknown | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1980s | |
| Collection Name | Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys) | |
| Materials | Thread; Paper | |
| Description | Ball of black thread wrapped over a paper core, decorated with additional colored threads (red and green) that form 6 stars within an orange and white striped lattice. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 10.5 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1993-0001-0306 |  |
| Category | Folk Toys | |
| Object Name | String ball | |
| Culture | Japanese | |
| Global Region | East Asia | |
| Country | Japan | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | unknown | |
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| Other Geographic Data | ||
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1980s | |
| Collection Name | Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys) | |
| Materials | Styrofoam; Thread | |
| Description | Ball made by carefully winding threads in certain patterns and colors to form certain designs or geometric shapes; The background color of this ball is red, while black, green, gold, and pale green have been woven over the top of the red to produce a pattern of interlocking squares and triangles, each containing a star-like motif; Traditionally, balls of this sort were made by a mother and then presented to her daughter at the beginning of the new year and used for catching; More recently, they are used as hanging ornaments; Thread balls are made in virtually every Japanese prefecture. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 7.8 | |
| Catalog Number | CAS 1993-0001-0121 |  |
| Category | Folk Toys | |
| Object Name | String ball | |
| Culture | Japanese | |
| Global Region | East Asia | |
| Country | Japan | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Ishikawa Prefecture | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Yamanaka Onsen (Hot Spring) | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1980s | |
| Collection Name | Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys) | |
| Materials | Paper; Thread | |
| Description | Silk thread wound around a paper core in a geometric pattern; Colors are pink and yellow with a central purple band, all on a white background; Long yellow tassels are suspended from the bottom. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = 8.8, Length = 21.0 |
| Catalog Number | CAS 1993-0001-0336A-C |  |
| Category | Folk Toys | |
| Object Name | Sword (toy) | |
| Culture | Japanese | |
| Global Region | East Asia | |
| Country | Japan | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Kyoto Prefecture | |
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| Other Geographic Data | ||
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| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys) | |
| Materials | Plastic; Plant fiber; Cotton ribbon; Paper; Ink | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Max Diam = ca. 4.5, Length = 89.0 |
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CAS 1993-0001-0220A-J |  |
| 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 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 2008-0004-0106A,B |  |
| Category | Folk Toys | |
| Object Name | Tea set (toy) | |
| 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 | A) Miniature square wooden tray with low rim, undecorated except for orange and green plant motifs around outer edges; B) Miniature footed teacup or bowl made on a lathe and undecorated except orange and green plant motifs around exterior sides; Not signed by artist. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 1.2, Width = 3.4, Depth = 3.3 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1993-0001-0276 |  |
| Category | Folk Toys | |
| Object Name | Tiger (toy) | |
| Culture | Japanese | |
| Global Region | East Asia | |
| Country | Japan | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | ||
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| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys) | |
| Materials | Paper | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 7.8, Width = 5.2, Length = 16.5 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1993-0001-0397A-L |  |
| Category | Folk Toys | |
| Object Name | Toothpick holders with toothpicks | |
| Culture | Japanese | |
| Global Region | East Asia | |
| Country | Japan | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Miyagi Prefecture | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | City: Naruko | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1974 | |
| Collection Name | Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys) | |
| Materials | Wood; Paint | |
| Description | 2 carved wooden toothpick holders, each in the form of a small kokeshi doll, whose hollowed cylindrical body holds 5 toothpicks each; Atop each toothpick is a small carved head also painted like the head and face of a kokeshi doll. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 5.2, Max Diam = 2.3 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1993-0001-0288 |  |
| Category | Folk Toys | |
| Object Name | Top (toy) | |
| Culture | Japanese | |
| Global Region | East Asia | |
| Country | Japan | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Hyogo Prefecture | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | City: Kinosaki | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1960 | |
| Collection Name | Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys) | |
| Materials | Wood; Straw | |
| Description | Spinning top carved on a lathe, consisting of a round disc that tapers on its underside to a central point (on which the top spins); A separate, cylindrical stem is glued into the top surface of the disc; Upper surface of the disc is decorated with pieces of dyed straw (green, orange, and purple) arranged in a floral pattern; Narrow bands of dyed straw (red, yellow, and purple) encircle the edge of the disc. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 9.4, Max Diam = 6.0 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1993-0001-0289 |  |
| Category | Folk Toys | |
| Object Name | Top (toy) | |
| Culture | Japanese | |
| Global Region | East Asia | |
| Country | Japan | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Nagasaki Prefecture | |
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| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1965 | |
| Collection Name | Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys) | |
| Materials | Wood; Paint | |
| Description | Spinning wooden top carved on a lathe, consisting of a flat, round disc with a projecting central knob on its base (on which top spins); A separate, cylindrical stem is glued into the center of the disc's upper surface; Upper surface of disc and the stem are painted in concentric green, yellow, black, and red bands. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 9.3, Max Diam = 7.9 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1993-0001-0290 |  |
| Category | Folk Toys | |
| Object Name | Top (toy) | |
| Culture | Japanese | |
| Global Region | East Asia | |
| Country | Japan | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Nagasaki Prefecture | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | City: Sasebo | |
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1970 | |
| Collection Name | Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys) | |
| Materials | Wood; Paint | |
| Description | Carved and painted spinning top carved on a lathe; Upper surface of top has a concave depression and is painted in concentric red, yellow, and green bands; Underside of top tapers gradually to a conical point (on which top spins). | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 5.5, Max Diam = 7.6 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1993-0001-0291 |  |
| Category | Folk Toys | |
| Object Name | Top (toy) | |
| Culture | Japanese | |
| Global Region | East Asia | |
| Country | Japan | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Nagasaki Prefecture | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | City: Sasebo | |
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1985 | |
| Collection Name | Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys) | |
| Materials | Wood; Paint | |
| Description | Carved and painted spinning top carved on a lathe from a single piece of wood; Straight-sided upper portion has a concave depression on its upper surface and is painted with concentric red, yellow, and black bands; Underside tapers gradually to a conical point (on which top spins). | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 4.6, Max Diam = 6.3 | |
| Catalog Number | CAS 1993-0001-0296 |  |
| Category | Folk Toys | |
| Object Name | Top (toy) | |
| Culture | Japanese | |
| Global Region | East Asia | |
| Country | Japan | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Mie Prefecture | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | City: Ise: Ise Shrine | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1985 | |
| Collection Name | Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys) | |
| Materials | Wood; Paint | |
| Description | Carved and painted spinning top carved on a lathe and assembled from several pieces; Main body of top consists of a hollow sphere, fitted together from two pieces and painted in red, black, and yellow bands; Slit on side of top produces whistling sound when top is spun; Small knob projects from the bottom (on which top spins) and longer stem handle (threaded through large wooden bead) is glued into top surface of sphere. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 16.4, Max Diam = 8.0 |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1993-0001-0297 |  |
| Category | Folk Toys | |
| Object Name | Top (toy) | |
| Culture | Japanese | |
| Global Region | East Asia | |
| Country | Japan | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Nagasaki Prefecture | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | unknown | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1970s | |
| Collection Name | Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys) | |
| Materials | Wood; Paint | |
| Description | Carved and painted spinning top carved on a lathe from a single piece of wood; Top is shaped like an acorn, with a wide, shallow groove (for launching the top by means of a rope) just below the upper edge; Upper surface is painted in concentric red, black, yellow, and green bands. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 7.3, Max Diam = 5.6 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1993-0001-0293 |  |
| Category | Folk Toys | |
| Object Name | Top (toy) | |
| Culture | Japanese | |
| Global Region | East Asia | |
| Country | Japan | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Nagasaki Prefecture | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | City: Sasebo | |
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1965 | |
| Collection Name | Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys) | |
| Materials | Wood; Paint | |
| Description | Carved and painted spinning top carved on a lathe from a single piece of wood; Overall shape is spherical with a series of concentric grooves on the upper half (painted black, red, green, and yellow) and a flaring knob on the base; Series of concentric red and black bands decorate the lower portion. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 7.8, Max Diam = 6.8 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1993-0001-0283A-C |  |
| Category | Folk Toys | |
| Object Name | Tops (3 toys) | |
| Culture | Japanese | |
| Global Region | East Asia | |
| Country | Japan | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | Tokyo Prefecture | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | ||
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1980s | |
| Collection Name | Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys) | |
| Materials | Wood; Paint | |
| Description | Trio of carved and painted spinning tops, each carved on a lathe from a single piece of wood; A: Largest top, bowl-shaped with a small knob on the base (on which the top spins) and a cylindrical handle extending up from the interior of the bowl; Exterior is painted with purple bands; Interior is painted with red, green and purple bands; B: Smallest top, biconvex, disc-shaped with small knob on base (on which top spins) and a short flaring stem on the upper surface; Upper surface of disc and stem are painted with a red spiraling band; C: Medium top, biconvex, disc-shaped with a small knob on the base (on which top spins) and a short stem on the upper surface; Upper surface of disc and stem are painted with a green spiraling band. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 8.9, Max Diam = 9.0 | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1993-0001-0361 |  |
| Category | Folk Toys | |
| Object Name | Turtle (toy) | |
| 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 | ||
| Collection Name | Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys) | |
| Materials | Shell: walnut; Wood; Wire; Paint; Glue | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 2.4, Width = 2.4, Length = 4.1 | |
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CAS 1993-0010-0001 |  |
| Category | Folk Toys | |
| Object Name | Umbrella (toy) | |
| Culture | Japanese | |
| Global Region | East Asia | |
| Country | Japan | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | ||
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Island: Shikoku; Shrine: Konpiragu | |
| Maker's Name | ||
| Date of Manufacture | ||
| Collection Name | Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys) | |
| Materials | Paper; Bamboo | |
| Description | ||
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 11.0, Max Diam = 15.3 (open) | |
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Catalog Number |
CAS 1993-0001-0224 |  |
| 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 | |
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