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This late 18th Century tayû courtesan measures
15-inches high, and shows a close up of textile detail.

This 20th Century Kyoto-bijin measures
20-inches high.

In English, ishô-ningyô can be rendered as "fashion doll."
Now this is a bit of a trigger word among western doll
collectors, for of the many types of dolls in the world, the
ones that seem to inspire the most attention and acquisitive
lust among western collectors seem to be fashion dolls. Even
the name can bring on paroxysms of desire among dedicated
aficionados of the form. But ultimately what is a "fashion
doll?" Do the Bru's, Jumeau's and Rhomer's of the world
truly define the genre Again, for the western collector, what
might immediately come to mind is the image of a bisqueheaded young lady with long mohair tresses in a fabulous
outfit, with accessories galore and more fabulous outfits at
the ready, all stored in a Moynat trunk. Here the emphasis is
on the interchangeability of the outfits, but the young lady
herself, while possessing personality, generally has no specific
identity. Contrast this with a Japanese ishô-ningyô, where
specificity of identity was a significant part of the allure and
their very raison d'être.

Anatomy of a Japanese Fashion Doll

As with nearly all Japanese dolls, the head, lower arms and
hands, and lower legs and feet are crafted of wood and are
covered in a highly burnished white gofun (shell white) with
painted details. The body itself will be of only rudimental
construction, sometimes lightly carved wood, molded tôso
Shown is the detail of an early 19th Century bijinningyô by the artist Yohei, with textile design by
Kasoji of Kyoto, measuring 18-½-inches high.

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On the opposite page is the courtesan Okaru and the
hero Oishi Kuranosuke, from the tale Chûshingura,
late 18th Century, measuring 25-inches high.



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