“Wave light”. Wood sculpture with mother-of-pearl inlay and polychromy.

H 41.0 cm,Year.2015
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Shinkyo Nakamura

1957 -
  • Dolls
  • Public Collections : The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo etc.
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Description

  • Category
    Dolls
  • Dimensions
    H 41.0 cm
  • Year presented
    2015
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Wooden dolls

Carved wooden dolls (mokuchō ningyō) are made by separately carving the head, torso, and limbs out of paulownia wood. The limbs are then assembled using bamboo pegs. Paulownia has a low sap content, making it less likely to attract insects. It is also lightweight, strong, and does not warp easily, making it an ideal material for doll making.

Saishiki

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

Selected exhibitions

  • The 62nd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2015)
  • Selected
Shinkyo Nakamura

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