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Japanese Asian Oshie Pressed Textile Old Monk Framed Shadow Puppet Doll

$695
£529.32
€610.12
CA$972.30
A$1,092.80
CHF 569.10
MX$13,291.17
NOK 7,282.36
SEK 6,905.82
DKK 4,553.51
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About the Item

A wonderful, handcrafted work of a Japanese monk/ old man doll shadow puppet who appears to be making an offering of some sort. Oshie, which translates as pressed pictures, is a traditional Japanese art form that can be traced back to the Edo period and usually consist of paper and sections of kimono fabric that are hand-pressed together to give the work a three-dimensional feel. We have seen only a handful of other examples of this art form so are assuming they are somewhat rare. Great use of negative space in this composition by the artist. Acrylic framed dimensions: 30.5" High, 22.5" Wide, 1.5" Deep.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Width: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early to Mid-1900s
  • Condition:
    In good vintage condition with light scuffing/ wear to acrylic frame consistent with age and use (please see photos). Rather unique overall.
  • Seller Location:
    Studio City, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2254325689902

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