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3" (8 cm.) l. gosho. 4 1/2" x 5" base. Wood-carved Haihai Gosho-ningyo depicting a crawling baby is covered in gofun with painted details, smiling expression, small velvet patch of hair at the crown of his head, swathed in a long white silk robe covering hands, with broad collar, red silk outer jacket, posed on a gold lacquered stand. Minor craquelure, wear to red jacket. Edo Period, 19th century. Haihai or crawling baby dolls are believed to be derived from the all silk hoko baby of the aristocratic court in Kyoto. The image of a crawling baby in a long silk gown has been used in poetic imagery and prose since the Heian Period. Haihai were created in all sizes, from life-sized to truly miniature. Irrespective of size they retain their irresistible allure.