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19th century Edo period's Hanging scroll Samurai players and child dancer

$350
£262.93
€303.20
CA$485.67
A$539.69
CHF 282.80
MX$6,618.30
NOK 3,606.97
SEK 3,393.31
DKK 2,262.96
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Description - Hanging scroll with quite a surreal scene of the music and dance performance with two seated samurais and a child actor on a go-game-board who plays a role of dancing small puppet as a samurai’s attendant of ‘Goban-ningyo’ (lit. ‘Go-game-board doll’ / Traditional Japanese banquet performance that makes a small puppet dance on a go-game-board). Painting on paper. Edo period, 19th century, Japan (*mounted in the later years). Some damage due to age as is. Total: approx. 109 x 58cm (42.91 x 22.83in)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42.91 in (109 cm)Width: 22.83 in (57.99 cm)Depth: 0.98 in (2.49 cm)
  • Style:
    Japonisme (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chiba, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9029239008702

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