Boys' Festival Small Resting Gosho Doll Casual and Everyday a symbol of immortality

a symbol of immortality

the paper strip catches the wind and moves the clapper to produce the sound

Sakura trees burst forth with an abundance of captivating pink petals

The inside is tin-plated so that no odor remains

Its size is ideal for presenting sashimi

Boys' Festival Small Resting Gosho Doll Casual and Everyday a symbol of immortalityThis adorable doll is made in the image of a gosho doll which was a type of doll favored by the court nobles of ancient Kyoto. These dolls are characterized by their large, rounded heads, and chubby little bodies which reflect the aesthetic valued during the Edo period (16031868 CE). The doll is leisurely lying down on his belly with one knee bended. His translucent white skin is beautifully created with unglazed porcelain lending an air of realism.