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Early Japanese Takeda Ningyo

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Early Japanese Takeda Ningyo, depicting an actor on stage in the role of an emperor, standing, costumed in silk and kinran brocades holding a paper scepter (shaku), the head carved of wood inclusive of the the peaked gold imperial hat, covered in layers of burnished gofun with painted features, displayed on a traditional black lacquered stage base with inset painted panel depicting a dragon. Applied paper label on the back of stand, translated as “Sabosama Sakan Suru” (?). Textile restorations, minor gofun losses to the hands, otherwise fine condition. Measuring: 12-1/4” high overall. Edo period, circa 1780.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Textile restorations, minor gofun losses to the hands, otherwise fine condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TM-NH210061stDibs: LU1778244277322

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