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ITEM# AG603
$60.00


Hanamaki Clay Doll, Tuchi-ningyo, Tawara-mochi-doshi

Circa:
Ca. Meiji era (1868-1912)
Materials: Clay
Texture/Technique: molded, hand painted
Design/Motif: n/a
Main Colors: faded purple, faded rose/red on white clay
Condition:There is a chip around the nose area due to the age
yet still the figure is recognizable and considered in good condition

Notes/Remarks: This clay doll is assumed to be from current Akita
in Tohoku region. Many of these types of dolls were originally inspired
by the Fushimi clay dolls in Kyoto. Dolls like these were taken home
as a souvenir from visiting religious sites. This particular doll is
assumed to be a Hotei which is a member of seven happy gods,
Shichi-fuku-jin. The condition is very good and there is a cute little girl
like figure by Hotei.

The dimensions are:
3 1/4" wide
3 5/8" High

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