A very rare Iki-ningyo head dating from the later Meiji to Taisho period enclosed in a wooden storage box. Glass eyes, translucent skin and genuine hair, over a carved wooden base, this is a true work of art. The head is life size, roughly 36 cm (14 inches) tall from the base and is in overall fine condition, with some out of place hairs, minor handling marks and some faint discoloration over the left eye. We are proud to be able to present this very rare opportunity. For more information on Iki-ningyo see the book Japanese Dolls, The Fascinating World of Ningyo by Alan Scott Pate (2007).
