S-007
Japanese Gosho doll of Lion-mask dancer, 1930's
By 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.
Lovely Japanese doll Gosho doll from the Kaga region
of Japan, portrays a child performing the Lion Dance (“Sakamoto
no Shishimai). The boy holds big wooden festival mask of
Shi-Shi (The Lion of Buddha) with an attached silk cloth
which covers his head. Facial features are well modeled
and delicately hand painted, and tufts of hair fall from
each side of the boy's faces. He dressed in silk brocaded
golden color aprons with red cords. The Lion dance, popular
at New Year’s to ward off epidemics and evil spirits, was
a favorite theme for doll makers.
Dimensions: 19 cm / 7,5 inches high
Condition: excellent with no damage
SOLD, THANK YOU
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