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Description
5 1/2" (14 cm.) Both are of carved wood with single-layer fabric-applied costumes in the classic kamo-ningyo manner and with natural wood finish on face and hands. One has natural-finish bald pate, and the other has painted and carved hair; both have an original slit at the crown suggesting possible originally-adhered topknots or caps. One is holding a detachable carved wooden hobby horse. and the other stands with arms outstretched as though awaiting its turn. Excellent condition. Meiji era, late 1800s. A rare size of kamo-ningyo, presented in their original box with original label.