#71

Japanese Lady (Kyoto-Bijin) with Extraordinary Headdress and Coiffure
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$1,400
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Gofun-finished head with very expressive face in slight smiling expression, brown enamel eyes, closed mouth, black silk hair in elaborate coiffure, wearing crepe flowers, robe with gilt-threaded-over-gilt-embroidered red kimono, very wide brocade obi, and with very elaborate hair ornaments. Excellent condition. Japan, Showa era.