Antique Japanese Kabuki Actor Takeda Ningyo

Description

Antique Japanese
Takeda ningyo
of an
Oiran
or a
kabuki
actor in the role of a legendary high ranking courtesan, a standing figure costumed in  layered
kimono,
descending on her sloping shoulders with the outer robe a
kinran
brocade of a large leaf pattern on a blue field. The large brocade obi tied in front indicating her rank. The head carved of one piece of wood covered in burnished
gofun
with painted features and inset hair. She stands with only her right hand extended forward. The figure is supported on an unfinished
kiri
wood elevated
Takeda
style stage base with front cut outs having a fabric backing.
Minor losses mostly to the inset hair, hairline cracks to the gofun covered head, signs of age and minor restorations otherwise fine condition.
Measurements: 12-1/2 in. high x  8 in. wide x 4-3/4 in. deep overall.
Weight: 6 oz. (154g.)
Edo period, circa 1840.