Large-scale jiyu-ningyo (free pose) Girl with elastic joints, beautifully rendered face with bright, expressive face with inset glass eyes, lightly pigmented gofun, painted details, human hair in the okappa style, wearing a bright orange kimono with dense floral designs, colorful silk brocade obi tie belt, shibori silk crepe obi age, tabi socks, combi one-piece undergarment with lace edging, jiyu-ningyo are an advanced form of the more traditional mitsuore (triple jointed dolls), also known as pose dolls, the elastic joints allowed for the legs and arms to remain in a set position, excellent condition, 20-1/2” High
