Vintage Hand-Painted Kabuki "Nodder" Kokeshi Doll (11 cm)
Product details
This striking, vintage Kokeshi nodder doll is a wonderful representation of traditional Japanese theatrical artistry.
Key Features & Design Details
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Theatrical Expression: Unlike the typical serene or smiling faces found on standard Kokeshi, this piece features the bold, dramatic facial expressions reminiscent of a Kabuki actor or a historical warrior, complete with distinctively painted strong eyebrows and a white head cloth (hachimaki) tied beneath the chin.
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Intricate Hand-Painting: The lower body features highly detailed, meticulous brushwork. The character is depicted wearing a patterned kimono or haori over a decorative hakama, accented with a vibrant red fan held at the chest.
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Nodder Mechanism: This is a Kube-Furi (head-nodding) doll, where the oversized head is balanced on a small internal peg, allowing it to bobble or nod gently when touched.
Specifications
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Type: Creative / Specialty Kokeshi (Nodder)
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Height: 11cm
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Condition: Very Good (The paint remains exceptionally crisp and vibrant with minimal signs of aging, as seen in pictures.
A beautiful, highly collectible piece that brings a unique, dramatic flair to any Japanese art collection!
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