#357

Japanese Ningyo as Guard with Sword
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$350
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Carved wooden head with gofun finish, painted features, black silk hair drawn into topknot tucked under fitted cap, carved wooden hands with long slender fingers, wearing multi-layered costume with brocade medallion designs, hand-stitched drop sash, and with decorated sword case and sword. Excellent condition, one light surface line at lower right cheek, costume slightly dusty. Japanese, Meiji era.