Wooden Gosho in Black Silk Cherry Blossom Kimono with Rare Yellow Lining, Early 1800s

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All carved wood with very plump rounded face having centered painted features, gofun finish with very fine lustre, deeply-set sockets of half-moon-shaped eyes, downcast lips, fiber upper arms, right hand clasped for holding an object, sexed, black velvet inset crown, slits at sides of head for forelocks, wearing wonderful black silk crepe kimono with vivid cherry blossom embroidery and rare color yellow padded silk lining, gold silk obi, silk brocade charm pouch attached at the back. Excellent condition except hair forelocks frail. Edo period, early 1800s. an outstanding costume of rare colors and rich designs.