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Extremely Rare Japanese Karakuri Ningyo Holding a Fox Mask, Edo Period, Ca. 1840
$36,000
£27,266.66
€31,314.82
CA$50,447.77
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About the Item
Extremely Rare Japanese Karakuri Ningyo Holding a Fox Mask, Edo Period, Ca. 1840
DIMENSIONS
20” high without raised arm
22” high with raised arm holding the fox mask
16" wide
15" deep
PROVENANCE
Prov: Exhibited Morikami Museum (2012); Published Nihon no Ningyô (1955) page 15;
Entertaining the gods and man: Japanese Dolls and the Theater, page 101
Exhibited Morikami Museum (2012), Published Nihon no Ningyo (1955) p. 15;
ABOUT
Extremely rare, unusual large size karakuri gosho-ningyo is all-wood, covered in a fine white gofun, with inset glass eyes, Depicted seated with legs thrust forward, he is wearing a sleeveless sumptuous silk and gold vest, with black silk collar, embroidery over a silk brocade haragake bib with bold dragon and cloud motif. The gosho is holding a dramatic and well-carved mask of a fox, open mouth and gold eyes. Presented on a shibori pillow. An entertaining presentation gift for the Imperial family. The majority Karakul are made very much smaller and made of paper mâché.
- Dimensions:Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
- Style:Japonisme (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:ca. 1840
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. We make our best effort to provide a fair and descriptive condition report. Please examine photos attentively, as they are part of the description. Send us a message to request more details or discuss price.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2819347596092
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