Doll Formed with Tōso Over Wooden Core and Covered with Pigmented “Bonds”

H 44.0 cm,Year.2018
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Yosai Inoue

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

  • Category
    Dolls
  • Dimensions
    H 44.0 cm
  • Year presented
    2018
  • 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 65th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2018)
  • Selected
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Doll Formed with Tōso Over Wooden Core and Covered with Pigmented “Bonds” Yosai Inoue
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