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Description
11" (28 cm.) h. including base. Carved wooden head with slightly tinted gofun complexion, glass inset eyes, expressive features, black silk fiber hair with tied-down sidelocks, and topknot, wearing purple and white silk crepe chirimen checkered kimono with red lining over armored breast plate, and with silk trousers, fabric-covered boots with tied-on leg guards, richly-tied sash, and, hand guards. He carries a sword with fabric cover and is posed seated on original wooden base, alongside a tray with faux-coral handle which displays various shells and sea treasures. Excellent condition. Early 1900s.