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Description
8" (20 cm.) Mitsuore Gosho-ningyo (triple-jointed palace doll), carved of wood and covered overall in a fine white gofun with painted details such as an enigmatic undulating line smile, triple jointed construction with articulated hips, knees and ankles allowing him to stand, sit or kneel independently, padded wire upper arms, sexed figure, thick silk fiber hair, a nakasori shaved spot at the top of his head, dressed in a very fine and high quality colorful silk brocade kimono with white under kimono, painted paper folding fan tucked in at his lapel. Minor fading of textiles. Edo Period, 19th century. Mitsuore gosho-ningyo are among the most coveted traditional doll forms in Japan, combining the allure and noble aesthetic of the gosho-ningyo with a more interactive, playful aspect.