Carved Wooden Gosho with Painted Presentation Ribbons, Turtle, Edo Period

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4" (10 cm.) One-piece carved wooden figure of seated gosho, his very plump legs folded backward, and with large rounded head, and very plump hands which are holding tight to a green turtle. He has overall gofun finish, defined ears, painted facial features with very narrow eyes and formed eyelids, and with painted sidelocks and painted presentation ribbon (mizuhiki). He wears a decorated bib (haragake) which ties at the back. Very good condition, some light lifting of gofun at the back. Edo period, lst half of 1800s. A wonderful petite-size Gosho-Mizuhiki whose rarity features include presentation ribbons and green turtle with delightfully defined face, symbolizing longevity.