Japanese Figure Depicting Hen

Plump pale hen puffs her tail and looks quietly pleased with the world.

This cast iron figure of a hen from Japan is from Japan, and dates to the mid 20th century. Japan has a long tradition of iron casting, from temple bells and tea kettles to small decorative objects made in foundries, notably in regions such as Morioka and Iwate. Hen in cast form with a rounded body, a small comb and a fanned tail standing upright. The surface is pale grey cream with flaking dark spots and yellow showing on the feet. Short legs end in simple three-toed feet. It is 4.25 inches wide, 2.75 deep and 4.5 high.

A sturdy bird with a decidedly chipped complexion.