Japanese Edo Period Mingei Carved Wooden Dragon Puppet Head
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Japanese Edo Period Mingei Carved Wooden Dragon Puppet Head
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
- Style:Edo (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 19th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. In an antique state, with much of the original paint gone, except for the interior of the mouth and eyes, the body missing, and some losses, as seen in photos.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU89475190483
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