A Large Iki Ningyō Depicting A Kabuki Theatre Actor
A large iki ningyō made of wood, gesso, and pigments with glass eyes, depicting a Kabuki theatre actor—likely Matsumoto Kōshirō VII (1870–1949)—in the role of Benkei from the Kabuki play Kanjinchō. He wears a kimono made of fabric and silk, holding the fake “kanjinchō” register in his right hand and a Buddhist juzu rosary in his left.
Published in the volume Selezione 2024.
Unsigned
Height: 120 cm
Period: Shōwa, circa 1940
16 000 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Solid wood
Height: 120 cm
Reference (ID): 1557709
Availability: In stock
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