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

Large Edo Musician Dolls, Hina Dolls, Additional Photos

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1900: item #359919

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Large Samurai Doll in armor and helmet

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1920: item #359681

A very impressive Japanese samurai doll (35 1/2" total) for the Boy's Day in Japan. The Boy's Day in May was traditionally reserved for the boys in a family to prevent them from sickness and hope to keep evil spirits away for the year. It is also an occasion to encourage their manhood by displaying hero figures from the past.

The attire of the doll is of Samurais from the Kamakura period (1192-1333). The armors ... Click for details

Superb Japanese Hai-Hai Gosho Ningyo Doll, Taisho Era

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1920: item #352126
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A superb boxed Gosho Hai-hai ningyo or doll from Kyoto and dating to the late Taisho period 1912-1926. The paulownia storage case is signed and stamped by the Kyoto craftsman where this doll was purchased. Delightful chubby infant with typical oversized features crawls over a hand-made silk cushion. The infant is adorned with a rich red chirimen silk costume. The hand painted details on the face and head are exquisite.The surface is smooth polished white gofun (crushed oyster shell). The doll h... Click for details