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Description
5" (13 cm.) Each has carved wooden head with slightly-tinted gofun finish, tiny glass inset eyes, painted features, closed mouth, black silk fiber hair under tied-on black lacquered caps, and is posed seated with hands arranged to hold designated musical instrument. Included are two shoulder drummers, flutist, and chanter, each wearing a rich green or red silk costume with embroidered designs of sacred treasures, and having crested Imperial emblems on kimono at the elbows, chest and back. Original box is included. Excellent condition. Showa era, mid-1900s.