Galloping Toy
A516
From: Japan | Hokkaido | Near Mori
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Native Name | Goppa | Sey-pirakka |
| Object Number | A516 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Ainu |
| Provenience | Japan | Hokkaido | Near Mori |
| Date Made | Before 1901 |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Clam Shell | Vegetable Fiber |
| Description | Sey-pirakka (セイピラツカ). Shells (Pseudocardium sachalinensis) used as playthings. Attached with fiber cord. Also called goppa. |
| Length | 11.2 cm |
| Width | 9.2 cm |
| Thickness | 3 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Dr. Hiram M. Hiller, 1901 |
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