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KI-045
Japanese traditional kimekomi doll of a courtier dancer
with folding fan in his hand, 1930-50's
Finely modeled Japanese kimekomi doll represents a courtier
dancer dressed with rich silk brocade court
costume and with hair style of Heian era. His has silver
colored kimono jacket with river stream motif and
very long silk hakama pants colored in orange-red. His long
black hair adorned with and high golden courtier hat with
orange-red ribbon on his head. He is dances with folding han in his hand and with sword katana attached to his belt.
The doll made around 1930-50's in kimekomi technique.
Doll's face finished in gofun (crashed oyster shell) and
hand-painted artistically.
Kimekomi dolls have carved and/or molded base of
wood, wood compo, or paulownia sawdust mixed with
glue. A design of different patterned cloth made of silk
brocade with traditional Japanese design scraps is planned
out, and the base is grooved so that the edges of the cloth
can be hidden in the grooves. The cloth is glued on and
the edges tucked in. The head and hands of the doll are
usually finished with gofun (crashed oyster shell),
doll's face covered in a highly burnished gofun and
hand-painted, the hair may be a part of the molded head
or be a separate wig.
These lovely dolls have become a very popular Japanese craft
and collection.
Dimensions: 19cm/ 7,5 inches high
Condition: excellent according to age
Dimensions: 22 cm / 8,6 inches high
Condition: very good according to age (small scratching
on a hand which holds a folding fan)
Price: US$ 122.00
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