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Japanese Edo-period gosho’ningyô 御所人形 (palace doll) of plump, seated child
$1,139.96
£844.78
€950
CA$1,557.99
A$1,696
CHF 900.24
MX$20,406.53
NOK 11,407.24
SEK 10,452.25
DKK 7,236.43
About the Item
A charming gosho’ningyô (palace doll) of plump, seated child with a brilliant white skin and a small delicately elegant face, reminiscent of a young noble. The doll is playfully raising its left hand to display a golden ball, pointing at it with a sense of joy. He is wearing a soft brown silk bib with a golden brocade design.
The child’s hair is styled in a natural bob. The doll’s soft, white skin texture is achieved through the application of multiple layers of gofun, a fine powder made from the itabo oyster (Ostrea denselamellosa).
The toy in his hand is not removable.
Gosho Ningyô: Also known as “Court Dolls”, these chubby, white-skinned, baby dolls were given as gifts to aristocrats for hundreds of years. They are thought to bring good luck, prosperity, and happiness. Gosho Ningyo would be passed down to the next generation as part of a family member’s art collection.
When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity.
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- Dimensions:Height: 7.88 in (20 cm)Width: 7.09 in (18 cm)Depth: 6.3 in (16 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:First half 19th century (Late Edo period)
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Considering the age, which is over 200 years old, the doll is in a very good condition with traces of wear conform age, like age-related cracks of the gofun. Please take a close look at the photos for a clear condition reference.
- Seller Location:Amsterdam, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: C21701stDibs: LU7165239042542
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