Battledore

21407

From: Japan | Ryukyu Islands

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Hago Ita
Object Number 21407
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ryukyuan | Japanese
Provenience Japan | Ryukyu Islands
Date Made 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Cloth
Description

Hago ita, Japanese term. Original card calls it battledore. Used by girls. Scene painted on bare wood of one side. Other side fabric covered with human figures constructed of paper and brocade fabric. Handle fabric covered. Fragmentary.

Length 42.5 cm
Width 13.7 cm
Credit Line Gift of William Henry Furness 3rd, 1898
Other Number 181 - Other Number

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