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KI-026
Japanese antique kimekomi doll of a little boy dancing with
a rattle, 1950's
Finely modeled Japanese
kimekomi doll
represents little boy dancer dressed with rich silk brocaded
kimono jacket designed with Birds of Paradise and silk brocaded
hakama pants designed with green plants. Boy's head is decorated
with a high striped hat with red circle on both sides of
the hat. His long black hair falls loosely over his shoulders.
Dancer balances in a dance pose standing on one leg and
lifting the other leg. The boy holds a rattle in one hand
and beats the rhythm of his dance.
This doll has been made around 1950-60'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 artistically and the wig is made
of artificial hair.
Dimensions: 19 cm / 7,5 inches high
Condition: excellent with no damage
Price: US$ 135.00 (Japanese golden folding screen can be
included for additional price by request)
*Mail delivery and insurance fee approx: US$ 33-42.00
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