Tsuru no Ongaeshi

Textures, contrasts, and colors! I have never seen a mythological character represented like this before. The doll's creator went all out to capture what he/she felt was the essence of the character. The dancing position with the flute (yet again!) adds to the feeling that she as a character is experiencing a moment of joy and excitement walking in the world of the physical and experiencing it despite the consequences to come as a result.....