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Chinese Boy with Lion Head; Karakuri Doll

Museum No.
IK81
からくり人形 獅子頭持ち Image 画像を拡大する

Photo No:459-11309
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This karakuri doll carries the mask of an itinerant New Year’s lion dancer. Originally, it probably did some kind of movement, but we do not know the specifics as it is no longer functional. While some still survive, oversized mechanical dolls such as this are relatively rare.

Japan-Edo

Title Chinese Boy with Lion Head; Karakuri Doll
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Artist
Category Textiles(I), Dolls
Country Japan
Period Edo
Century 19th
Year
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Dimensions Height 30cm
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