#184

Two Pilgrims with Distinctive and Superbly-Detailed Costumes Including Matching Hats
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$1,500
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8" (20 cm.) Each has carved wooden head with gofun finish, well-painted facial features including shadowed grey on his bald pate, elaborately-arranged silk fiber hair, and carved wooden hands. They are wearing very elaborately-layered and embroidered costumes, she carrying a long staff, and with matching hats having symbolic designs. They are posed on fabric-covered bases. Excellent condition. Meiji era, circa 1900.