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S-012
Japanese Gosho doll of a boy with sword and spear in his
hand, 1930's
By tradition, Japanese Gosho Dolls represent chubby, almost naked
little boys with large heads, round bodies and brilliant
white skin. They generally show an originality and character
which places them in a special category of Japanese dolls.
Rare on this theme this Japanese Gosho doll from
the Kaga region of Japan, portrays a child performing
Japanese epic hero BENKEI warrior monk. The boy holds
a spear in his hand and has a sword attached to his
silk brocaded red-golden colored apron with red cords.
Facial features are well modeled and delicately hand painted,
and tufts of his hair fall from each side of the boy's faces.
Small black lacquered hat - traditional headdress
and symbol of Yamabushi Buddhist sect of warrior-monks
on the boy's head and wooden bag with Buddhist manuscripts
attached on his back with violet cords. The boy stands raising
his right hand with open palm. This doll is a masterpiece
of Kozan, famous doll's maker. Wooden box with artist name
come with.
Dimensions: 12 cm / 4,7 inches high
Condition: very good overall according to age, with
small almost invisible yellowish stains on doll's
head and leg
Price: US$ 98.00
*Shipping and insurance fee approx: US$ 32-40.00
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