Casshan
Doll
1973-1982 (manufactured)
1973-1982 (manufactured)
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Doll made from white polyethylene, representing the Japanese anime character Casshan, or Neo-Human Casshern. It is styled as wearing a crested helmet with a face mask, and a skin-tight bodysuit. The doll is articulated at the shoulders, hips and neck. The colours are painted on.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Polyethylene, painted |
| Brief description | Doll, Casshan/Neo-Human Casshern; polyethylene; Japan, about 1975 |
| Physical description | Doll made from white polyethylene, representing the Japanese anime character Casshan, or Neo-Human Casshern. It is styled as wearing a crested helmet with a face mask, and a skin-tight bodysuit. The doll is articulated at the shoulders, hips and neck. The colours are painted on. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | Japanese characters on the base of either foot. |
| Object history | Part of the Edward Castle collection. |
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| Accession number | B.195-2016 |
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| Record created | November 4, 2016 |
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