Diminutive Carved Wooden Gosho with Delightful Pose and Costume, 1930s

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3 1/2" (9 cm.) All carved wood in standing pose with very plump head and body entirely covered in rich gofun finish, its head turned to the side and with upper glancing eyes, arms sculpted to the front and with right hand clasping leaves, wearing an applied silk brocade bib and sleeveless kimono in classic kimekomi-ningyo manner, and with red silk crepe cap with gold banding. Generally excellent. Showa era, 1930s.