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19" (48 cm.) and 26". The papier mache figures, covered overall in gofun, are posed standing straight legged with palms facing slightly forward, each with square-jawed face with lightly-formed nose and eyebrow ridge with painted facial details, visible rib cage, slightly-distended belly, elevated spine along back, painted hair. A series of red dots and black and red lines connect the various acupoints with detailed calligraphic labeling, the keimyaku-ningyo (acupuncture doll) pair trace the 14 kei (meridians) and 365 (tsubo) acupoints used in the traditional practice of acupuncture. Overall fine condition, repair at neck and left arm of smaller figure, and ankle of larger figure. Edo Period, early 19th century. Exhibited: Mingei International Museum (2005). Published Ningyo: The Art of the Japanese Doll, p. 272.