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Operating the Giant Puppet in the Grounds of Asakusa Kinryuzan (Asakusa Kinryuzan keidai ni oite oningyo zenmai shikake no zu) | Edo period, 19th century
This Edo period Japanese print depicts the operation of a giant puppet within the grounds of Asakusa Kinryuzan temple during the 19th century. The artwork documents traditional Japanese performance practices and the elaborate mechanisms used to animate large theatrical puppets. It provides valuable visual documentation of Edo period entertainment and craftsmanship.
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- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
Fine Japanese Prints
December 6, 2021
Estimate: $1,500 – $2,000
Lot 123
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