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Description
11" (28 cm.) Carved wooden head of fierce-faced man who is posed in very dynamic manner, his arms flung to the right in counterpose to left-leaning head, and his right foot posed on a paper mache log; having gofun finish on face and hands, painted features with downcast lips, large dramatic eyes, silk fiber hair in tied-topknot, red silk crepe kimono sleeves with embroidered detail, sleeveless outer coat, painted wooden stockings and shoes. Very good condition with some darkening of features. Late Edo period, circa 1850, rare smaller size.