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OH-088 KIYOHIME, Japanese Noh and Kabuki
Theatre Character,
collectible Hakata clay figurine, 1970's
Amazing and highly collectible Japanese
Hakata Doll of a Noh Theatre Character
as KIYOHIME, standing on theater wooden stage.
KIYOHIME in her past was a young girl who was
very offended by a false promise to marry her. And because
of this, she turned into an evil spirit to take revenge
on her former lover.
She is dressed in white under-kimono and upper black kimono
with golden family crests and violet lining. This kimono
is pulled down from both her shoulders, beautifully painted
and tied with white colored obi sash belt . KIYOHIME
holds a wooden stick in one of her hand and red clothes
with golden geometrical pattern in other her hand.
The actor's face is hidden behind the mask of an evil spirit
HANNYA- a large and terrible snake.
The play of the Japanese Noh theater, as well as it is also
played in the Kabuki theater is called Dojoji
(道成寺)
Very rare and beautifully hand sculpted and painted figurine.
Author's work.
Excellent conditions with no damage.
Time: 1970's
Dimensions: 29 cm / 11,4" high
Price: US$ 780.00
*Express mail delivery fee with full insurance will be
approx. US$ 75.00 - 85.00
**Japanese traditional glass-wooden box for storage
and display can be provided additionally by request
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