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1996.17.141

Cock, carved and painted wood, with characteristic 'shaved' wings and tail. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 31/3/2005]

1996.17.141

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Collection type: Object
Description: Cock, carved and painted wood, with characteristic 'shaved' wings and tail. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 31/3/2005]
Geographical reference: Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Cultural groups: Japanese
Person: Field collector John Lowe; PRM source John Lowe
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1960
Date collected: circa 1960
Acquisition information: Donated: 02/1996
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Pigment, Process Carved, Process Painted
Dimensions: Length 54 mm beak to tail, Diameter: max 34 mm, Height: max 75 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1996.17.141

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