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KI-045
Japanese traditional kimekomi doll of a courtier dancer
with high golden hat and 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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