Japanese Figure Depicting Cow

Boxy little cow in dark brown, built like a pencil case.

This cast iron cow figure from Japan is from Japan, and is dated 1985. Cast iron has been used in Japan for centuries for kettles, lanterns and small figures, and the metal holds fine detail when poured into a mold. Compact, squared body with short stub legs and a small horned head at one end. The surface is smooth and dark brown with lighter rubbed edges. Small raised dots and a worn honey patch sit on the back. It is 3.75 inches wide, 1.5 deep and 2.5 high.

Heavy, compact and quite sure of its dignity.