Kabuki Actor Figurine
Kimekomi Doll of Kabuki Actor Performing Kagamijishi (Lion Dance)
Vintage from latter Showa Period (1970s)
Kimekomi Ningyo are said to originate in Kyoto with around a 280 year history
They are traditional Japanese Dolls where kimono fabric and hands are inserted into grooves carved onto the body
Facial features are hand-painted onto heads made of plaster using special fine-tipped brushes
Kagamijishi is a Kabuki Dance first performed in the Meiji Period (1868-1912)
The story is of a lady-in-waiting who becomes possessed by a Lion’s spirit after she puts her hand into a lion head mask while dancing for the Shogun
Most notably, the contrasting roles of refined woman and wild lion spirit are played by the same actor
Marked “Showa 51, May” (1976) on lacquer display base, indication this may have been an ornamental piece to celebrate Children’s Day on May 5
(Lacquered display base is included)
SIZE (Approx.)
DOLL
LENGTH 15.7cm (6.2") x WIDTH 10.8cm (4.3") x HEIGHT 1.5cm (0.6")
DISPLAY BASE
LENGTH 21cm (8.3") x WIDTH 18cm (7.1") x HEIGHT 19cm (7.5")
WEIGHT (without packaging)
642 Grams (Total for doll & display base)
CONDITION - GOOD
Some wear to feet and fading to hakama from sunlight. Signs of wear to lacquered display base. Overall good condition.
Handle with care - due to aging of glue, the hands and hair strands are not fully secured. Please be careful not to pull these..
Vintage, antique and pre-loved items may show some signs of aging or wear. Please inspect the photos carefully before making your purchase.
Please note colours may vary slightly depending on monitor settings.
SHIPPING
Free Delivery - please refer to Shipping & Returns for further information.
Bundle purchases may be shipped in separate parcels due to size, weight, or fragility.
Kimekomi Doll of Kabuki Actor Performing Kagamijishi (Lion Dance)
Vintage from latter Showa Period (1970s)
Kimekomi Ningyo are said to originate in Kyoto with around a 280 year history
They are traditional Japanese Dolls where kimono fabric and hands are inserted into grooves carved onto the body
Facial features are hand-painted onto heads made of plaster using special fine-tipped brushes
Kagamijishi is a Kabuki Dance first performed in the Meiji Period (1868-1912)
The story is of a lady-in-waiting who becomes possessed by a Lion’s spirit after she puts her hand into a lion head mask while dancing for the Shogun
Most notably, the contrasting roles of refined woman and wild lion spirit are played by the same actor
Marked “Showa 51, May” (1976) on lacquer display base, indication this may have been an ornamental piece to celebrate Children’s Day on May 5
(Lacquered display base is included)
SIZE (Approx.)
DOLL
LENGTH 15.7cm (6.2") x WIDTH 10.8cm (4.3") x HEIGHT 1.5cm (0.6")
DISPLAY BASE
LENGTH 21cm (8.3") x WIDTH 18cm (7.1") x HEIGHT 19cm (7.5")
WEIGHT (without packaging)
642 Grams (Total for doll & display base)
CONDITION - GOOD
Some wear to feet and fading to hakama from sunlight. Signs of wear to lacquered display base. Overall good condition.
Handle with care - due to aging of glue, the hands and hair strands are not fully secured. Please be careful not to pull these..
Vintage, antique and pre-loved items may show some signs of aging or wear. Please inspect the photos carefully before making your purchase.
Please note colours may vary slightly depending on monitor settings.
SHIPPING
Free Delivery - please refer to Shipping & Returns for further information.
Bundle purchases may be shipped in separate parcels due to size, weight, or fragility.
Kimekomi Doll of Kabuki Actor Performing Kagamijishi (Lion Dance)
Vintage from latter Showa Period (1970s)
Kimekomi Ningyo are said to originate in Kyoto with around a 280 year history
They are traditional Japanese Dolls where kimono fabric and hands are inserted into grooves carved onto the body
Facial features are hand-painted onto heads made of plaster using special fine-tipped brushes
Kagamijishi is a Kabuki Dance first performed in the Meiji Period (1868-1912)
The story is of a lady-in-waiting who becomes possessed by a Lion’s spirit after she puts her hand into a lion head mask while dancing for the Shogun
Most notably, the contrasting roles of refined woman and wild lion spirit are played by the same actor
Marked “Showa 51, May” (1976) on lacquer display base, indication this may have been an ornamental piece to celebrate Children’s Day on May 5
(Lacquered display base is included)
SIZE (Approx.)
DOLL
LENGTH 15.7cm (6.2") x WIDTH 10.8cm (4.3") x HEIGHT 1.5cm (0.6")
DISPLAY BASE
LENGTH 21cm (8.3") x WIDTH 18cm (7.1") x HEIGHT 19cm (7.5")
WEIGHT (without packaging)
642 Grams (Total for doll & display base)
CONDITION - GOOD
Some wear to feet and fading to hakama from sunlight. Signs of wear to lacquered display base. Overall good condition.
Handle with care - due to aging of glue, the hands and hair strands are not fully secured. Please be careful not to pull these..
Vintage, antique and pre-loved items may show some signs of aging or wear. Please inspect the photos carefully before making your purchase.
Please note colours may vary slightly depending on monitor settings.
SHIPPING
Free Delivery - please refer to Shipping & Returns for further information.
Bundle purchases may be shipped in separate parcels due to size, weight, or fragility.