Sanuki Bunsen-do, Clay figurine: Bunraku Narrator and Shamisen Player
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Sanuki Bunsen-do, Clay figurine: Bunraku Narrator and Shamisen Player

¥9,350

Condition: Used (without box and manual)
Size /
Narrator: 60″H × 62″W × 38″D mm
Shamisen Player: 64″H × 57″W × 37″D mm

This is a clay figurine from Sanuki Bunsen-do, made in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture.
The expression on the clay figurine, as if it were about to burst into song at any moment, is wonderful.
Bears the Sanuki Bunsen-do mark. Does not include a stand for holding the script (tokubon).

1 in stock

Ships in: 2026/07/24 - 2026/07/27
SKU: b0182gg-KM20260613-003 Categories: , , , Tags: , ,

Description

  • Please note that this is an old item, so some dust stains, age spots and scratches are part of the charm of old tools.
  • Please note that it is sensitive to water.
  • Please check the condition of used items with the pictures in advance. If you have any questions, please be sure to contact us before purchase.
  • No returns after purchase. Please make your purchase after careful consideration.

“Sanuki Bunsen-do” in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, was a workshop run by Toyoichiro Osaki, a researcher of traditional folk toys. It is said to have restored and produced various clay toys, such as “moving dolls,” but the workshop has since closed following Mr. Osaki’s death in 2008.

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