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Nô Theatre Dancers, 19th Century Meiji Period Japanese Okimono Sculpture

About the Item

Two superb Nô theatre dancers in carved wood and bone by the artist Hōzan 芳山, Japan late 19th century. Decorations of a fox on the head of one dancer and carved dragons, chrysanthemums, birds of paradise, goldfish and phoenix. Signed by the artist. In very good condition. Small displacement and crack next to one bone element in the front of the dancer with the fan. Dimensions in cm ( H x L x l ) : - Dancer with the fox : 24 x 9 x 6.5 - Dancer with the fan : 20.5 x 14.5 x 11
  • Creator:
    Hozan (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 3.55 in (9 cm)Depth: 2.56 in (6.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Minor structural damages. Small displacement and crack next to one bone element in the front of the dancer with the fan.
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8131238622452
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