Twirler

75-13-44

From: Japan

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 75-13-44
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Japan
Creator Hiroi
Section Asian
Materials Wood
Description

5 tiny tops in container. Wooden, painted discs tapered to perimeter. Diam. 1.2cm; overall height 1.1cm; stem 0.5cm x 0.15cm diameter. Twirlers are stored in 4.4cm diam. hollowed sphere. Closure made by solid piece resulting in assembly; Whether intended or usuable as a top is unknown. Individual twirlers perform well.

Credit Line Gift of Douglas W. Gould, 1975

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