Two Ishii Shoten Carved and Painted Bamboo Figures, Kyoto, Japan, early 20th century, both figures in floral patterned kimonos with five removable wigs: the first to illustrate the proper hairstyle for women ages four to seven; the second for women ages eight through twelve; the third for women ages thirteen through sixteen; the fourth for women ages eighteen through twenty; and the fifth for women after marriage. Provenance: Formerly property of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Two Ishii Shoten Carved and Painted Bamboo Figures, Kyoto, Japan, early 20th century, both figures in floral patterned kimonos with five removable wigs: the first to illustrate the proper hairstyle for women ages four to seven; the second for women ages eight through twelve; the third for women ages thirteen through sixteen; the fourth for women ages eighteen through twenty; and the fifth for women after marriage. Provenance: Formerly property of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
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