{"product_id":"japanese-joruri-puppet-monkey-trainer-doll-by-takeo-oe-prewar-awa-ningyo-vg405","title":"Japanese Joruri Puppet Monkey Trainer Doll by Takeo Oe Prewar Awa Ningyo VG405","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotice (For U.S. Buyers)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      Shipping costs for orders to the United States include customs duties and clearance fees.\u003cbr\u003e\n      As a result, the shipping fee may appear higher, but no additional charges will be required upon delivery.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      For orders outside the United States, these fees are not included and may be charged separately depending on each country’s regulations.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Joruri Puppet Monkey Trainer Doll by Takeo Oe Prewar Awa Ningyo VG405\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      Takeo Oe (1907–1997) was a doll maker from Otsu Town, Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture, and is known as the fourth-generation master\n      \u003cstrong\u003eOe Ibosuke\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n        This is a traditional \u003cem\u003eJoruri\u003c\/em\u003e puppet doll created by \u003cstrong\u003eTakeo Oe\u003c\/strong\u003e, a craftsman from Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, known for his work in the prewar period.\n        The figure represents a monkey trainer (\u003cem\u003eSarumawashi\u003c\/em\u003e), a popular character in Edo and Taisho-era folk performances. Made from fabric and wood with hand-painted facial\n        features, it captures the expressive charm and humor of Japanese puppet theater (\u003cem\u003eAwa Ningyo Joruri\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003cbr\u003e\n        This doll was featured in a Japanese toy magazine, identified by researcher Masaaki Akaike, and is a fine example of early 20th-century Japanese folk artistry.\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eOrigin: Tokushima Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eArtist: Takeo Oe (signed on the base)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eMaterial: Fabric, wood, and pigment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003ePeriod: Prewar (early Showa era)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eSubject: Monkey trainer with a small puppet figure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003eHandcrafted details with expressive painted faces and period attire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Perfect for collectors of Japanese folk art, \u003cem\u003eJoruri\u003c\/em\u003e puppets, or theater-related artifacts.\n        It can also be displayed as an art piece that represents the craftsmanship and storytelling culture of traditional Japanese puppetry.\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eSize (approx.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        Height: 44cm \/ 17.3 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n        Width: 48cm \/ 18.9 inches\u003cbr\u003e\n        Weight: 320g\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n        When you insert your hand into the lower back of the doll, you can find a rod that moves the head from side to side and a string connected to a small wooden piece that moves the head up and down.\u003cbr\u003e\n        By looking inside from beneath the clothing, it appears that there are some minor mechanical issues, so it may require repair.\u003cbr\u003e\n        The head can still be moved both vertically and horizontally.\u003cbr\u003e\n        Each hand is also equipped with a control rod for movement.\u003cbr\u003e\n        The legs originally do not have any rods attached.\u003cbr\u003e\n        The eyebrows and mouth (tongue and lips) can move, but there are no strings or mechanisms currently attached to operate them.\u003cbr\u003e\n        Used. There are stains, tears, and wear on the fabric due to age. The paint on the face shows light cracks and fading.\n        Overall, it retains an authentic patina and presence suitable for display.\n      \u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease check the photos for details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33, 43, 54); font-family: georgia, serif;\"\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_dkr=1\u0026amp;iconV2Request=true\u0026amp;_blrs=recall_filtering\u0026amp;_ssn=koedo-sun-art\u0026amp;store_name=koedosunart\u0026amp;LH_All=1\u0026amp;_oac=1\"\u003e\n      \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \n\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"koedo-sun-art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46886400262397,"sku":"Ordo 25000 VG405　ビデオ撮影投稿 送料設定済","price":415.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0774\/4253\/files\/IMG_5664.jpg?v=1763525849","url":"https:\/\/koedo-sun-art.com\/zh\/products\/japanese-joruri-puppet-monkey-trainer-doll-by-takeo-oe-prewar-awa-ningyo-vg405","provider":"koedo-sun-art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}