Large and Very Expressive Ningyo, Japanese Sumo Doll

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1900: item #626836
R54

Rare Large Edo Period (circa 1830-1860) Japanese Gosho Ningyo Depicting a Sumo Wrestler, clothed in exceptional finely embroidered textile with a floral design and Shishi (guardian of Buddha) on chirimen silk crepe. This large scale, wood-carved Ningyô has a beautifully rendered expressive face lacquered with Gofun (Oyster Shell). The pose is most striking, as well. Really an extraordinary find for the Ningyô enthusiast. 18 inches, 46 cm. From a widely renowned and published collection that has b... Click for details

Very Scarce Pair of 18th Century Museum Quality Ningyo

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1800: item #626835
R161

Extremely Rare 18th Century Japanese Musha Ningyô (Boys Day) Dolls, Samurai Set. Ningyô this early almost never appear for sale, much less with all of its original accessories, as we have here with this very fine, scarce, museum quality pair. We are very proud to offer this set. They have finely carved faces, and are lacquered with many coats of Gofun (Oyster Shell). They are adorned with sumptuous silk brocades and silk armor, indicative of mid Edo Period Ningyô artists. This set is a treasure ... Click for details

Large Antique Lanterns for Hina Dolls, One of a Kind

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1920: item #626251

Beautiful Japanese Bonbori lanterns for hina dolls. Hand painted on silk and it is indeed one of a kind. The bonboris are placed on each side of the Emperor and Empress hina dolls during the Hina Matsuri Festival, Girl's Day, in March.

We have not seen this type of lantern until now. The silk is lifted here and there and detached from the frames with some deterioration (probably a reaction to the glue or meta... Click for details

Old Japanese Hina Dolls, Cute Musician Ningyo

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1920: item #624459

Antique musician dolls for the Japanese Hina Matsuri Festival (Girl’s Day) which is held every March third. Displayed with the ladies-in-waiting, ministers and servants dolls, they are the entertainers of the Imperial Court.

The dolls are from the late Meiji period (1868-1912) or a little later (Taisho period). The body is made out of straw, old glass eyes and their faces (wood or wood powder) are covered with la... Click for details

Splendid Japanese Oshi-e Hina Doll: Empress, Signed

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1900: item #618621

Splendid large Japanese antique signed oshi-e (padded painting) Empress doll. Hina dolls in Oshi-e style (Matsumoto Oshi-e bina) were originally made by the Samurai family who served in the Matsumoto Castle to supplement their income sometime in the mid Edo period (1603-1868). They became quite popular in the 1800s but their production ended in the late Meiji period (1868-1912) when regular Hina dolls took over in popularity. The characteristics of these dolls are that the design is stuffed heav... Click for details

Dynamic Oshi-e Hina Doll: Samurai Slaying Tiger

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1900: item #618616

Dynamic large Japanese antique oshi-e (padded painting) doll of a Samurai slaying a tiger. Hina dolls in Oshi-e style (Matsumoto Oshi-e bina) were originally made by the Samurai family who served in the Matsumoto Castle to supplement their income sometime in the mid Edo period (1603-1868). They became quite popular in the 1800s but their production ended in the late Meiji period (1868-1912) when regular Hina dolls took over in popularity. The characteristics of these dolls are that the design is... Click for details

Five Rare Japanese Edo Musician Hina Dolls 18th c.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1800: item #613613

Very rare set of five 18th-century Japanese musician dolls in original Kiri box, Edo period. Traditionally displayed on Hinamatsuri or Girls Day Festival, celebrated annually on March 3 in Japan. Stunning silk brocade costumes and wonderful gofun faces - each rendered with a lovely individual expression while playing their instruments (probably replaced). All dolls have their original swords tucked into their belt, and one of the mucisians has what appears to be an inro dangling on his belt. ... Click for details

Charming 15-piece Japanese Hina Doll Set - Taisho Era

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1920: item #612691

A gorgeous Japanese hina doll set from the Taisho period, c. 1912-1926. This is a complete set with 15 dolls, abundant accessories, black lacquered stands, two imperial stands, a screen, two lanterns and two bushes. They come in their original wooden box and are all packed in individual paper boxes indicating their function. All dolls are wonderfully crafted in wood with expressive, individualized gofun faces. The emperor and empress sit on traditional tatami mats while the musicians, guards and... Click for details

Splendid Pair Japanese Emperor and Empress Hina Dolls

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1910: item #612648

Exquisite antique Japanese pair of Japanese emperor and empress dolls or kokin-bina, Meiji period, c. 1868-1912. Traditionally made for display on Girls Day, celebrated annually in Japan. Marvelous representation of the imperial couple. The carved detail of the hands date these pieces to late Meiji. Kyoto-made, indicating high level of quality and design. They're clothed in fine silk, hand-embroidered brocade costumes and sit in Imperial splendor. Beautifully crafted faces with delightful, anima... Click for details

Antique Zuishin Japanese Hina Dolls

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1920: item #612162

Japanese antique Zuishin dolls (Ningyo). This set of dolls are often called Daijin minister dolls but they are actually the imperial guardsmen and escorts for the Heian court (794-1185). A beautiful quality set in the perfect size to decorate Hina Goten (Imperial Palace). Meiji Period (1868-1912). Approx. 5” tall, 4 ½” in width.