#234

Contemporary Paper Mache Art Doll as Isho-Ningyo
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$850
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Paper mache with gofun finish, painted features with narrow line indicating eyes, black silk fiber hair in unusual style and of exceptional length and detail including silver foil-wrapped topknot, sculpted hands held modestly in front of her torso, wearing luxuriously-draped ivory silk gown with gold thread embroidery, the outer kimono loosely worn to reveal inner kimono which also has embroidered detail, presented on original base. Excellent condition. Late 20th century.