Japanese Antique Textile Oshi-e Doll Made of Sarasa Fragments-1
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1900: Item # 1403935
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Textiles: Pre 1900: Item # 1403935
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Oshi-e, litterally "pressed picture" which is made of fragments of antique European prints and the motif is a young woman 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 but black plain silk parts are deteriorated because of iron mordant. The second half of the 19th century. H:41cm (with a bamboo stick) W:19cm
Oshi-e, litterally "pressed picture" which is made of fragments of antique European prints and the motif is a young woman 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 but black plain silk parts are deteriorated because of iron mordant. The second half of the 19th century. H:41cm (with a bamboo stick) W:19cm