Large Meiji Japanese Boy’s Day Doll, Samurai

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1910: item #607860
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DESCRIPTION: Impressive Meiji Period (1886 – 1912) Japanese samurai doll, or musha ningyo, made for display on Boy’s Day which is celebrated annually in Japan on May 5. This seated samurai has wonderful detailing in the cotton and silk brocade costume, and is rendered in full armor with yoroi and kabuto. The samurai has a beautifully expressive gofun face, and accessories include a quiver with four arrows. CONDITION: Some wear and fading to fabric in places. DIMENSIONS: 18 ½” high (47 cm) x ... Click for details

Japanese Takeda Samurai doll from Kabuki Theater

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1800: item #606950

Japanese Takeda Samurai doll from late Edo to early Meiji, 1800s. Takeda dolls were made to model Kabuki actors and puppet dolls from the late Edo period (1603-1868). The doll is possibly Benkei, a faithful retainer to Yoshitsune (Minamoto).

Many stories were written based on Benkei and Yoshitsune (Minamoto, Genji family). They first met on the bridge of Gojyo in Kyoto when Benkei challenged Yoshitsune. He ha... Click for details

Excellent Quality Empress Jingu Boy's Day Doll c.1870

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1900: item #601961
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An antique Japanese female samurai doll, portraying a woman who donned her dead samurai husband's armor and led a victorious campaign in his name. A model of courage for Japanese boys. Condition excellent. c.1870. (12" x 12") (30cm x 30cm). EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $80.

Kimekomo Ningyo – Edo/Meiji

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1900: item #600405
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An old Japanese kimekomi doll of a small boy with outstretched right arm. The doll is an original kamo ningyo in that it is made of willow wood with the face and hands left unfinished. The hand on this doll has become slightly detached and is hanging from the sleeve at the rest - easily corrected. The doll measures 2 5/8" high by 3" wide by 1 7/8" deep - we date it to the mid to late Edo to early Meiji period,circa 1850-1890s. Very good condition with the exception of the loose hand, a chip to ... Click for details

Unique Japanese Folk Hina Dolls, Imperial Guardsmen

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1920: item #598465

Japanese antique folk hina dolls, zuishin, the imperial guardsmen and escorts from the Heian period (794-1185). They are often called Daijin minister dolls. The dolls used to belong to the Hina festival (Matsuri) for Girl’s Day. The size of the dolls are 10" tall to the tips of the arrows.

Unique Japanese Folk Hina Dolls, Servant Dolls

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1920: item #598460

Antique Japanese folk hina dolls, three servants (Shitei,Shicho) from the Heian Imperial Court (794-1185). The dolls are part of the Hina Matsuri festival for girls in Japan. The standing doll is 8 3/4" tall, and the other two dolls are 7 1/4" to 7 1/2" tall.

Unique Japanese Folk Hina Dolls, Ladies-in-Waiting

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1920: item #598455

Antique Japanese folk hina dolls, ladies in waiting from the Heian Imperial Court (794-1185). The dolls are part of the Hina Matsuri Festival for girls in Japan. The approx. height of the tall dolls are 8 1/4" tall, the seated doll is 4 1/2". Made in Osaka, Japan (by NAKAGAWA Kiyojiro)

Antique Japanese Gosho Doll c.1900

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1900: item #596317
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Japanese 'gosho ningyo' dolls were named after Kyoto's Imperial Palace (the Gosho) where the emperor and empress resided. In Edo Period (17th and 18th century) when visitors came to the capital gosho ningyo were presented as gifts to feudal lords by members of the court nobility. The lustrous white surface was created by polishing the gofun (crushed oyster shell and rice paste) with which the clay was coated. This little boy wears the hat of a sambaso dancer. Sambaso, a dance of ancient origin, ... Click for details

JAPANESE BUNRAKU PUPPET HEAD

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1900: item #594798

A big Edo Period Bunraku puppet head. His eyebrows and angle of head are all controlled by toggles on the neck. It has been slightly repaired but is in fine condition. The head itself is 7 inches (17.8 cm) tall.

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Hina Imperial Court Empress and Emperor c.1910

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1910: item #594218
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This antique Japanese Imperial couple (Dairi-bina) is of the Meiji Period 1867-1912 style (kokin-bina). She wears a small crown, he has his hair tied up on top of his head. Traditional court dress. Faces painted in gofun a mix of crushed oyster shell and glue. c.1910. (6" x 8") (15cm x 21cm). 2 items. EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $40.