Japanese Figure Depicting Hen

Dusted with gold flecks, this hen swells with a feathered fan behind.

This cast iron figure of a hen from Japan is from Japan, and dates to the mid 20th century. Cast iron is made by pouring molten iron into a mold, and it is a hard, heavy metal that holds crisp detail and is prone to rust if left unprotected. Hen in cast form with a plump body and ridged wing feathers that sweep toward a fanned tail. The comb is small and crisp. It is 1.75 inches wide, 3.25 deep and 3 high.

A bird who clearly takes tail posture seriously.