#551

Rare Japanese Paper-Mache Ichimatsu Child With Signature and Original Costume
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23" (58 cm.) Solid-domed paper-mache socket head depicting a young Japanese girl,brown enamel eyes in half-moon shape,incised eyeliner,grey painted brows,closed mouth with prim lips,large sculpted ears,paper-mache shoulder-plate and lower limbs,bellows crier in torso,muslin upper arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Japan,early 20th century. Value Points: Rare large size of this wonderful Ichimatsu example with elaborate original costume and maker's signature on body.