Miniature Gion Festival Float Made of light weight wood black lacquered roof with gold ends, poll extends from top of roof painted white with red ribbon wrapped around, green fiber decoratrion, two pieces of yellow cord and a cone shape sit on roof below poll. Black lacquered polls around open part of cart have gold accents. Pieces of gold red, blue, and white brocade surround upper and lower ends of cart. A red cloth hangs down the back. White paper decorations extend from front. The lower part has two pieces of unfinished wood which straddle axels made of bamboo four wooden wheel disks are stamped with black spokes. Gold colored pins hold wheels in place. A small white cord tied to front crossbar. (see 1996.10.434 18-17 woodblock print and description)

1996.010.435