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Lot 403 · Ceramics · H 7.5 cm置物
KOKESHI DOLLS “HINA-NINGYO”
Artist — Nakamura Tamio. Second half of the 20th century
Wood; hand-painted in polychrome, gilding, lacquer.
Estimate
15 000 – 18 000 ₽
- Original box (tomobako)
- Named master
- Dimensions
Height of the figures — 7.5 cm.
- Description
A collectible set of two miniature decorative kokeshi dolls, styled as the Emperor and the Empress. The pieces are made entirely by hand, decorated with fine painting with touches of gilding and covered with a noble protective glossy lacquer. The set bears the official quality mark of the All Japan Tourism Association.
- Contents
Original wooden box (tomobakoTomobako 共箱 — an authentic box of valuable, seasoned wood (often paulownia), made specially for a particular piece. On the lid the master or owner personally inscribes in ink the calligraphic title of the object, his signature and the impression of a personal seal. It is the principal certificate of authenticity.) with the artist’s calligraphic ink signature “Tamio saku” (民雄作 — “Made by Tamio”) and impressions of the master’s personal seals.