Japanese Sosaku-ningyo (Art Doll) by Hirata Yoko (1906-1975) entitled “Mubyou” (Six Gourds), depicting a young boy with a serene expression standing with his left arm slight raised, and his right arm down by his side holding a cluster of six gourds (a symbol of good health and longevity), wearing a rich silk brocade kimono secured at the waist, naturalistically rendered n the Goyo family shasei form of stylized realism, with finely formed hands and feet, covered overall in a pigmented gofun, with inset glass eyes, eyelashes, painted details, silk hair arranged with a top knot, mounted on a wood base, bottom bearing a signature plate with artist name and seal along with title of work, Excellent condition, 18”/20” Overall
