Wood-core Toso with Gofun Polychromy and Mother-of-pearl Inlay "Daydream"

H 27.0 cm,Year.2025
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Yosai Inoue

1952 -
  • Dolls
  • Awarded 9 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
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Description

  • Category
    Dolls
  • Materials
  • Dimensions
    H 27.0 cm
  • Year presented
    2025
  • 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.

Saishiki

“Coloring.” Paint is applied directly to the body of the doll.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 32nd Dolls Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2025)
  • Selected
photo Wood-core Toso with Gofun Polychromy and Mother-of-pearl Inlay "Daydream"
Wood-core Toso with Gofun Polychromy and Mother-of-pearl Inlay "Daydream" Yosai Inoue
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