“This road”. Formed with tōso over wooden core and coated with urushi.

H 38.0 cm,Year.2023
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Yosai Inoue

1952 -
  • Dolls
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  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 9

Description

  • Category
    Dolls
  • Materials
    Tōso
  • Dimensions
    H 38.0 cm
  • Year presented
    2023
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Tōso dolls

Tōso dolls (tōso ningyō) are made of a modeling compound called tōso (a mixture of paulownia sawdust and paste) attached to a core of solid paulownia. Tōso can be freely fashioned while soft to produce all manner of forms. The molded forms are thoroughly dried before use to ensure that they won’t warp.

Kamibari

“Pasted paper.” Designs are created by applying dyed washi paper.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 70th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2023)
  • Selected
photo “This road”. Formed with tōso over wooden core and coated with urushi.
“This road”. Formed with tōso over wooden core and coated with urushi. Yosai Inoue
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