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11" (28 cm.) Of wood composition with pigmented gofun finish, the plump young boy is posed leaning to the side with weight on right foot, his head turned to the left and with intense grimacing expression, glass inset eyes, painted features, firmly-closed downcast lips, impressed dimples, rosy cheeks, silk fiber hair in original unkempt style, well-defined fingers and toes, sexed, wearing silk loin cloth and carrying original wooden battle ax with painted decorations and tassel ties on carrying cord. Excellent condition. Showa era, circa 1930. The rare ruddy-pigmented complexion was a sign of strength and virility.