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KI-011
Japanese antique kimekomi doll of a courtier dancing boy,
1900-20's
Finely modeled Japanese antique doll in
kimekomi technique
represents a palace's little boy dressed with courtier
clothes. He dance and and smile with dimples on the cheeks. Little boy dressed in rich
silk kimono jacket and black hakama pants with hand-painted
samurai's families crests, yellow tabi-socks and
with high golden courtier hat on his head. He balanced
in dance pose standing on his one leg.
Doll's face finished in gofun (crashed oyster shell) and
hand-painted artistically.
By tradition,
Gosho Dolls represent chubby 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.
The doll made around
1920-30's in kimekomi technique.
'Kimekomi' means "tuck in" in Japanese. The doll
body is made of compacted paulownia sawdust mixed with glue.
Clothes made of silk brocade with traditional Japanese design,
and are glued and tucked into grooves of a doll body. Doll's
face covered in a highly burnished gofun (crashed
oyster shell) and hand-painted.
Dimensions: 17 cm / 6,7 inches high
Condition: very good according to age and with antique taste.
Price: US$ 228.00 (Japanese golden folding screen can be
included for additional price by request)
*Mail delivery and insurance fee approx: US$ 35-42.00
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