Name/Title
Miniature FigurinesEntry/Object ID
NU 2022.166Description
A set of small, painted wooden miniature figurines. There are three sets that consist of two connected people wearing black shoes, yellow pants, green tops, and black hats. There is a figurine of a person wearing black shoes, yellow pants, green tops, black hats, and holding a metal pole that is bearing a multicolored decorative cylinder. There is a figurine of a person wearing black shoes, yellow pants, a green top, and black hat holding a golden bell. There are also four sets of two attached people wearing black shoes, navy clothing, and black and red hats; each of the four sets are attached to wire supports for a central structure. This central structure is square with a roof and features pink, green, and yellow geometric and floral decorations, with green, pink, and turquoise beads hanging off the roof.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgEthnography
Cultural Region
Region
East AsiaContinent
AsiaNotes
Shanghai, China - most likely, based off of visual similarities to other miniature figurines.Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
FigurineNomenclature Secondary Object Term
StatueNomenclature Primary Object Term
SculptureNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
3 inWidth
4-1/2 inLength
6-3/4 inDimension Notes
Measurements are for the set consisting of the structure supported by figurines.
