#48

Carved Wooden Takeda- Ningyo Inspired by Kabuki Theatre Performance, Circa 1850
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16 1/2" (42 cm.) overall. Carved wooden head and hands with lustrous gofun finish, painted facial features, smiling expression, aquiline nose, painted feathering of hair around the forehead edges, sculpted hair in upswept fashion with arranged silk fiber coiffure and hair ornaments, posed in sideways manner with counter-posed head and extended arms. Wearing lavish kimono of red silk crepe (chirimen) with rich embroidery of leaves and large white bellflowers on the sleeves, silk brocade sleeveless outer coat, and with fan and hand drum. Standing upon a carved wooden boat with painted waves along the side, and overall mounted on a wooden base with gold feet, inset fabric panel. Excellent condition. Edo period, circa 1850. The figure represents a man playing a female role (onnagata).