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Extremely Rare and Very Old Set of 3 Female Musicians browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Dolls:Pre 1800: item # 626876 Please refer to our stock # R132 when inquiring.
Japanese Art Site New York, New York 917-675-1369 Guest Book $2750 |
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| Very Old Edo Period (circa 1720) Extremely Rare Set of Three Female Musicians for Hina Matsuri (Girls Day Festival) Almost all musician dolls were male, making this group highly unusual, especially from the 18th century. They have the most wonderful features painted on carved wood covered with burnished gofun (oyster shell lacquer). The textiles are chirimen silk. 8.75 inches (22.5 cm) tall. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society. | ||
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