Benta Doll, Traditional Japanese Folk Craft
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NAME: Japanese folk craft of a Benta Doll from Hinagu Hot Springs in Kumamoto Prefecture.
MAKER: unknown
SIZE: 7-1/16" tall, not including the legs
CONDITION: Very good
NOTES: The benta doll has a crudely carved (ittobori technique) head and body. The wood is kiri wood (paulownia). Wood sticks attached to red cloth are used as the arms and legs. She is named after the first maker, Benta.
This product was added to our catalog on Sunday 09 August, 2009.
