Unique Japanese very big dolls represent two young Noh theatre actors dancing Sambaso  dance in very dynamic pose.

 Boys are wearing on traditional high stripes hats and wonderful silk brocade costumes with pine trees and flowers motif. Each of a boy stands on one foot and holds other leg suspended in well balanced dance position. Their very expressive faces carved of wood and covered in a highly burnished gofun.

These magnificent pair of dolls crafted in Kyoto in mid Taisho era (1912-1924), ensuring the finest quality and craftsmanship.

Absolutely rare unusual big antique dolls are in very good condition with small barely visible crack on one boy's foot.

Dimensions: 47cm/18,5” high