S-005
Japanese Gosho doll with Fire Banner, 1920's
A Child with "Matoi", the flag for fire-person lovely Gosho
doll from Kaga region of Japan. The Matoi flag means the
flag for general's position in fire battle, i.e. most important
point, the sign for the main fire place to where water should
be supplied immediately. A person who keeps this flag standing
on burning house's roof was considered as the most bravely
and heroic person in those time. The golden color of the
flag had a magic power for people in those period pretending
calamities including fire.
The body of that beautiful doll is finished in white gofun (crushed oyster shells) and
facial features are well modeled and delicately hand painted,
and tufts of hair fall from each side of his face. The
child is dressed in golden red apron with a braided orange
cord encircling his neck and back. The Matoi signed "Kaga",
the name of region.
Dimensions: 20 cm / 7,8 inches high
Condition: excellent with no damage
Sold, thank you
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