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Tanuki
Tanuki
Tanuki
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAsia

Tanuki

NameSculpture
CultureJapanese
Datec. 1960
Place madeJAPAN, East Asia, ASIA
MediumPaper, paint, adhesive
DimensionsOverall: 6 5/16 x 5 11/16 x 1 15/16 in. (16 x 14.5 x 5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of the Girard Foundation Collection, A.1981.3.684
Object numberA.1981.3.684
DescriptionMold made, gessoed, painted papier mache. Round shape with head in relief. Painted brown head with orange and black details. Body painted red with white, blue, black, gold details. Weighted bottom - armless.
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