Japanese Paper Mache Ichimatsu Doll

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11" (28 cm.) Paper mache solid domed head with lightly painted baby hair, enamel inset eyes, painted facial features with impish expression, loose-limbed taufling like body with jointed ankles and wrists, antique silk costume. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Japanese, late 19th century. Value Points: very expressive facial features with original complexion and painting.