Japanese Figure Depicting Hen

Golden-flecked hen sits with her tail fanned and her chest held high.

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 with a small comb, a rounded chest and an upright fan tail marked with radiating lines. Wing feathers are shown as curved ridges. The surface is dark brown covered in speckled gilding that has worn away unevenly. It is 1.75 inches wide, 3.25 deep and 3 high.

Glittering a bit, scruffy at the edges, entirely proud.