Japanese Antique Textile Oshi-e Doll Made of European Print-4
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1900: Item # 1404008
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1900: Item # 1404008
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Oshi-e, litterally "pressed picture" which is made of fragments of antique European print and Japanese silk and the motif is a civilian man in Edo period. The history of Oshi-e date back to Heian period, found in Shosoin Treasures (around 10th century) It was very popular toy in Edo period with motif of Kabuki Theatre actors. The ground paper is "Itame-gami" which is ten layers of washi and has thin cotton lining so that it looks like a shallow relief. In good condition. The second half of the 19th century. H:33.5cm x W:15cm
Oshi-e, litterally "pressed picture" which is made of fragments of antique European print and Japanese silk and the motif is a civilian man in Edo period. The history of Oshi-e date back to Heian period, found in Shosoin Treasures (around 10th century) It was very popular toy in Edo period with motif of Kabuki Theatre actors. The ground paper is "Itame-gami" which is ten layers of washi and has thin cotton lining so that it looks like a shallow relief. In good condition. The second half of the 19th century. H:33.5cm x W:15cm
