Carved Wooden Gosho in Parody (Mitate) with Helmet and Cannon

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9 1/2" (24 cm.) h. doll. 4 1/2"l cannon. Carved wooden one-piece very chubby gosho with gofun finish, posed with arms extended and legs as though bracing himself, painted centered facial features, bald pate and inserted black silk fiber sidelocks, wearing embroidered bib which ties at the back (haragake). He is posed on a wooden base and holds a red cord which is attached to a wooden cannon that he appears to be pulling. The cannon has painted details, and he is further accented by an elaborate helmet and sword, each with painted designs. Excellent condition. Showa era, 1930s.