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OH-181 KOKAJI, Japanese Noh Theater
Character, Hakata collectible clay figure, 1950's
Absolutely rare, finely modeled and painted, large and heavy
Japanese antique
Hakata ceramic doll of Noh Theatre Actor
as Kokaji with mask and beautiful stage
costume, white long hair wig with tiara in form of a silver
fox. The actor has balanced in a dance pose standing on
one his leg and holds his sleeves ends in his hands.
Very expressive and dynamic figure could be the gem of the
collection of Japanese art
“Kokaji”( The Sword smith) is a popular play of Noh Theatre,
whose story tells about the events that took place in the
11th century. In that time the Emperor ordered Sanjo
no Kokaji Munechika, a renowned sword maker, to
forge a sword, he saw in his dream. And Munechika
insisted at first that he cannot forge a sword because he
does not have a partner sword-smith, who is as skilful he
is.
And then Sanjo no Kokaji Munechika visited
the Inari Shrine and prayed. And the deity
of Inari ( The Fox) Shrine appeared as a boy
and promised to work with Munechika as his
partner. And finally they successfully forged an excellent
sword for the Emperor. And it was engraved with two names
on the sword “Kokaji Munechika” and “Kogitsune"
( The Little Fox).
The figurine is in very good condition overall with no cracks
or missing parts, however some little yellowish dust spots
(see photos) due to the fact that it is an old thing.
Figure signed by famous Japanese artist.
Wide wooden stand in a shape of Noh Theatre's stage and
wooden stand with the artist name come with.
Time: Around 1950's
Artist name: Yachiro
Dimensions: 31 cm / 12,2 inches high
Price: US$ 1 280.00
*Express mail delivery fee with full insurance will be
approx. US$ 120.00 - 140.00
**Japanese traditional glass-wooden box for storage
and display can be provided additionally by request
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