Japanese Antique Servant Hina Doll, Edo Ningyo

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1837 VR: item #412443

Japanese Antique Hina Doll with a face of Gosho ningyo (Imperial Palace doll), late Edo period. Very few servant dolls have survived from this period. Not only the flimsy nature of thin silk and the light coloring of their clothes, but a few dolls in this quality were made at the time (late 1700s to mid 1800s). The doll is 9 inches tall; a large servant doll, very good condition.

Japanese Tachi-bina Ningyo, Standing Hina Dolls

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1920: item #407995

Antique Japanese Dolls by Kyoko: Japanese Tachi-bina Ningyo, Standing Hina Dolls

The Tachi bina is an older form of Japanese Hina dolls from the early Edo period(1603-1827). The earlier Tachi bina dolls were not made to stand up, instead they were made to lay down or lean on the display. The faces of this set appear to be old with a beautiful sparkle on Gofun, probably from the late Edo to early Meji period. I am... Click for details

Life Size Japanese Samurai Head, Old Carved Wood Doll

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1900: item #407610

Antique Japanese doll, a head of a samurai festival ningyo(doll), rare find; iki ningyo (living dolls), dashi (festival float) ningyo or Kiku festival doll: There are over 5000 matsuri festivals in Japan and 1400 of them have Dashi festival floats or Hoko (long spear, naginata sword on the top) floats. There are obviously heated passions when it comes to Matsuri there. I found many exciting sites on the Internet introducing their home town festivals with photos and detailed information. Ma... Click for details

Benkei Joruri Puppet doll from Kabuki Play, Kanjincho

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1920: item #405512

Many stories were written based on Yoshitsune (Minamoto family) and Benkei. The "Kanjincho", the Kabuki adaptation of the Noh play "Ataka" was first performed at the end of the Edo period in 1840. Danjuro VII played the roll of Benkei in the same costume that you see on this doll for the first time. Danjuro VII brought many fresh ideas and techniques to Kabuki play. This costume was one of the results which brought quality costumes to Kabuki from the Noh play. Noh plays were exclusively l... Click for details

Antique Japanse Boy's Day Samurai Yoroi Kabuto Armor

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1920: item #405027

Japanese samurai dolls, Yoroi and Kabuto (armor and helmet), swords, nobori and carps banner are all a part of the display used for the Boy's Day in Japan. The quality set like this will give a wonderful, rich flavor as a decoration to your home all year around. There is no Maruhei (Kyoto doll maker known for the highest quality dolls) label on the box but the same set that I had seen had the Maruhei label that indicates the set was made in early Taisho period (1912-1926). ... Click for details

Old Samurai Zuishin Hina Ningyo Dolls

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1837 VR: item #400077

The Zuishin dolls are a part of the Hina Ningyo doll set for Hina Matsuri, the Girl’s Day Festival in Japan. Though they are commonly called Daijin minister dolls, they are the figures of Toneri, the imperial guardsmen and escorts from the Heian period (794-1185).

It was said that the Zuishin dolls were already seen (created and added to the Imperial Hina couple) in Kyoto during the Meiwa era (1764-1772) while th... Click for details

Fine Antique Japanese Ichimatsu Ningyo Dolls Pair

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1920: item #385033
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A very nice pair of Japanese Ichimatsu or friendship Ningyo dolls dating to the late Taisho period or early 1930's. Superb detail and craftsmanship throughout including silk kimono and real human hair. The faces, hands and feet are painted gofun (crushed oyster shell) and the eyes are glass. Dimensions: 17" tall. An excellent display set for any collection of Japanese dolls.

Japanese Antique Large Gosho Ningyo Doll Edo Period

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1900: item #384501
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A rare large Japanese standing Gosho Ningyo Doll dating to the late Edo period (1800-1865). Dramatic pose and lively expression, this little fellow stands 11 1/2" tall x 8" wide. He is constructed of wood covered in many layers of white gofun (crushed oyster shell). His clothes are made of silk and paper brocade. His face is hand painted with a delicate expression. Gosho dolls of this size and age are rare and highly sought after by collectors. An excellent addition to any collection of Japanese... Click for details

Japanese Kamo Ningyo Dolls, Set of 3

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1900: item #373017
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Wonderful collection of 3 Japanese Kamo Ningyo miniature dolls. Each doll is covered with actual fabrics for their clothing and hair and faces are carved and handpainted. The first doll is standing and dancing. It measures 1" tall by 3/4" in width. The second is seated with his arm outstretched. He measures 3/4" tall by 1 1/8" wide. The final is a seated figure. It measures 3 /4" tall by 1/2" width. Dolls come with wooden stand.

Large Japanese Musician Dolls in Samurai's Kamishimo

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1837 VR: item #359928

Japanese antique hina dolls (ningyo), the muscician dolls from the late Edo period (1603-1868). All five dolls have dimples on their cheeks; one doll in the center is carrying an inro (medicine case) and another has a pouch on her back of the belt area -- shown in the last photo.

Dimensions: Three dolls are 8 3/4 to 9 inches high, two dolls on 1/ 5/8 inches stool (new) are 10 inches high x 12 inches width x 9 1... Click for details