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S-012
Japanese Gosho doll of a boy with a sword and a
spear,
1930's
By Japanese tradition,
Gosho Dolls represent chubby, almost
naked little boys with large heads, round bodies and brilliant
white skin. They generally show an originality and character
which places them in a special category of Japanese dolls.
Rare on th theme this
Gosho doll from the Kaga
region of Japan, portrays a child performing Japanese epic
hero BENKEI warrior monk. The boy holds a spear
in his hand and has a sword attached to his silk
brocaded red-golden colored apron with red cords.
Facial features are well modeled and delicately hand
painted, and tufts of his hair fall from each side of
the boy's faces. Small black lacquered hat -
traditional headdress and symbol of Yamabushi Buddhist sect
of warrior-monks on the boy's head and wooden bag with Buddhist manuscripts attached
on his back with violet cords. The boy stands raising his
right hand with open palm. This doll is a masterpiece
of Kozan, famous doll's maker. Wooden box with artist name
come with.
Dimensions: 12 cm / 4,7 inches high
Condition: very good overall according to age, with
small almost invisible yellowish stains on doll's
head and leg
Price: US$ 98.00
*Mail delivery and insurance fee approx: US$ 32-40.00
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