DOLL, Japanese
H1987.313
Japanese geisha doll, posed to suggest movements of dance, body worked around metal(?) frame, covered in synthetic fabric; face painted, hair in role, wearing traditional silk kimono in red, gold, silver and black. Doll has parasol in left hand; black hair is decorated with flowers, band, and silver metal strips to suggest a veiled face. Doll stands on black painted pine base.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1987.313 |
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| Accession Date: | 23 Jul 1987 |
Material
| Nylon/Textile | silk, pine, nylon, wood, metal |
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| Wood/Wood |
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| Metal |
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| Silk/Textile |
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| Wood |
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| Metal/Metal |
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| Pine/Wood |
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Measurement
| height | 440mm |
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