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OG-196
Unique Japanese Antique doll of a dancing beauty, 1900-20's
Wonderfully carved unique
Japanese antique
doll of late Meiji or early Taisho era represents
a young woman dressed with silk crepe kimonos with
rich hand embroidered and painted with cherry blossom, pine-trees
and palace cart in the garden motif. Her silk
brocaded obi belt tied as a big bow on her back. Her dancing
position is full of grace : she makes a small step on her
one toe and slightly bends down in her dance as a willow
leaning over a brook.
Her wonderful hairdo adorned with tortoiseshell comb
and long hair-pins. The doll's head, arms and feet are carved
from wood and finished with layered gofun (crushed oyster
shell powder). The doll's face then hand painted delicately.
Dimensions: 37 cm / 14,6 inches high
Condition: The doll is in very good condition according
to age with small stain on her neck behind her ear.
SOLD, THANK YOU
**Japanese traditional glass box for display and storage
can be provided for additional fee.
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