#305

Japanese Musha-Ningyo Doll Depicting Momotaro Figure
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$150
sold
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Description
6" (15 cm.) Wood composite (toso) with head covered in shell white (gofun) with painted features,inset glass eyes,silk fiber hair,mounted on a tall dark wood base,wearing silk brocade textiles,lacquered paper armor,tiger pelt sword at hip,bow in left hands,arrow quiver at back. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Japan,Showa era,1930s,the figure depicts the much beloved Momotaro (the Peach Boy) in military regalia as he leads his forces of the dog,rooster and monkey to attach the island of the ogres. Value Points: appealing legendary figure with fine costume and accessory detail.