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Japanese Late Edo Period Life-Size Imperial Bunraku by Nagoshi Kenji, ca. 1850

$17,800
£13,556.63
€15,626
CA$24,902.08
A$27,988.29
CHF 14,575.56
MX$340,406.84
NOK 186,512.19
SEK 176,868.53
DKK 116,622.16
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Japanese Late Edo Period Life-Size Imperial Bunraku Head, Hands and Legs by Nagoshi Kenji, Ca. 1850 DIMENSIONS Head: 13” High Hands: 11” High Legs: 9” High ABOUT This is an important Late Edo Period (1603-1868) Imperial Bunraku puppet of a young beautiful princess. Carved wood with layers of gofun (oyster shell lacquer, Human hair, Sky Imperial eyebrows (dots) Penetrating mica eyes Imperial green lip. In her storage box waiting to be dressed to go on stage Her face radiates a wonderful theatrical present. Possibly belonging to the Imperial households Bunraku theater performing for Royalty. By the artist Nagoshi Kenji, she played many roles in the Royal Osaka Nunraky Theater in Osaka, Japan.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Japonisme (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. We make our best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine photos attentively, as they are part of the description. Send us a message to request more details or discuss price.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2819344674552

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