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Two Japanese Bunraku Puppet Heads.

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The two painted wood puppet heads with wood and string attachments to move eyes and eyebrows; both approx. 11in. Japan, 19th Century. Condition: Both with cracks/losses to the paint/plaster surface. Together in a small crate sent by Edward S. Stephenson, with a military address, U.S. Customs label, and franked stamps (Woodrow Wilson and William Howard Taft).

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Two Japanese Bunraku Puppet Heads.

Name: Two Japanese Bunraku Puppet Heads.
SKU: 171590484
Price: 225 USD
Availability: InStock

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