MINGEI - Shimotaki doll Hyogo

https://omamorifromjapan.blogspot.com/2012/10/clay-dolls-from-hyogo.html

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Shimotaki clay dolls 下滝 / 下滝人形
兵庫県丹波市山南町下滝 / Sannancho Shimotaki

Very similar to the Inabata clay dolls. They were formed and dried, but not fired.
Therefor they have a special shine on the polished outside, especially the facial expressions.



oogimochi 扇持ち woman with hand fan (ogi)
late Meiji period. About 34 cm high.


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