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The Holy Light of Rome
Shinkyo Nakamura’s doll is crafted from bisque-fired clay, wood, and is adorned with vibrant pigments. Traditional Japanese dolls carry prayers for prosperity, protection, and longevity. Dolls depicting children symbolise hopes for a newborn's healthy growth, often modelled after heroes like samurai.
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Pigments, Clay, wood
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Shinkyo makes painted ceramic dolls for Fukuoka's 780-year-old Gion Yamakasa festival