Takeda Samurai Doll with Signed Base, Edo Period

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1837 VR: item #507587
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Fine and rare early example of a Japanese Takeda ningyo (figurine) which shows all the typical characteristics of this Japanese doll genre: the extravagant pose, the dynamism, the upturned eyes and the downturned mouth. Ca. 1800. Representing a Kabuki actor playing a warrior, the figure is posed on a tree stump, carrying a pair of swords on his waist and a jingasa over his shoulder. His garments are made of embroidered chirimen (silk crepe) and brocade. Face and the hands are beautifully modeled... Click for details

GOFUN GEISHA DOLL, WITH SAMURAI HELMUT

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1920: item #499480

A most interesting Gofun Geisha, of great balance and design. She holds the Samurai helmet of her lover in her hand, and the hair trails over the base. The dolls features are well painted, and her clothing is fine silk and brocade. She is mounted on a black lacquer base with a drawer to the left.
Dimensions: To be added Condition: Doll is in excellent condition.

GEISHA DOLL GOFUN WITH LEAVES, LACQUER STAND AND DRAWER

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1920: item #499470

Here is a truly exquisite early Japanese Geisha Doll, with Gofun Face and hands. She is on an interesting lacquer stand, with a drawer, and carries a branch of leaves. Her clothing is fine brocade and silk and is tailored beautifully. The doll has real hair, and has delicately painted features and hair ornaments.
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Rare Antique Samurai Warrior Doll, Edo Japanese Ningyo

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1837 VR: item #478947

Fierce looking old Samurai ningyo (Japanese doll) in rare museum quality. His head is carved wood and the face resembles kabuki actors or Jyoruri ningyo (18th to 19th century puppet theater dolls) from the Edo period (1603-1868). It is definitely a work of art.

The Suoh, the outfit that the doll is wearing, was worn by different ranking samurais at various periods in history. The fabric is made out of Asa (Jap... Click for details

Antique Japanese Hina Pair Empress and Emperor c.1920

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1920: item #468840
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Japanese antique Girl's Day festival dolls. This regal couple is from a famous doll making company in Kyoto. She has a 'Kamuri' crown and he a 'Ho' cap. Faces are painted with gofun, a mixture of natural glues and crushed oyster shell. c.1920. (6" x 8") (15cm x 21cm). 2 items. EMS Shipping/Insurance to USA or Western Europe $50.

Antique Hina Emperor and Empress Dolls - Japan

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1910: item #465941
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Japanese Hina Emperor and Empress in seated position on silk cushions and thrones in custom original box. The dolls have the early style carved wood faces and hands, covered in white gofun, and feature glass eyes. They have their original headdresses and flags are mounted behind the figures. They are in custom made wood cabinets (glass is missing). The sizes of dolls are 4-1/2" H x 5-1/2" W x 2-1/2" D, and the wooden cabinet is 11-1/2" H x 15-1/2" W x 6-1/8" D, and the overall weight is 4.8 Lb... Click for details

Japanese Circa 1900 Kobe Toy

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1910: item #462099
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Japanese circa 1900 century KOBE toy. The mechanical toy has a kimono clad person holding a mallet in one hand and a peach in the other. When the toy's mechanism is employed, the person open it's mouth and sticks the peach inside. There is also a large peach on the cutting table in front. The toy measures 4" tall, 2 3/8" wide by 3 1/8" deep

Vintage Japanese Kimekomi Ningyo Doll Royal Prince

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1920: item #448307

Description: Vintage Japanese ningyo (doll) or kimekomi (puppet) of a young princely boy. Well-formed and regal looking eggshell face.

Date: Shoaw Period, 1920's

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Antique Japanese Hina Dolls, Large Edo Musician Ningyo

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1900: item #423038

Japanese antique hina dolls, large musician ningyo from the 1800s. The hayashi musician dolls were added to the emperor and empress dolls (Dairi-bina), sometime in the mid to late 18th century. They were first made in Edo (today’s Tokyo) while the Zuishin, Court Guards (also known as ministrator dolls) were being created in Kyoto.

There are two types of costumes for the musician dolls, Kamishimo or Suou (su-ou). ... Click for details

Japanese Antique Doll, Large Samurai General in Armor

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Dolls Pre 1920: item #422798

The Japanese samurai dolls are part of the display used for Boy’s Day on every 5th of May in Japan. The dolls are the figures of historical heroes or legendary people to inspire the boys in the family (probably husbands are also included today) in their manliness and hopefully discipline and bravery to go with them. Samurai’s Yoroi armor, Kabuto helmet with swords, bow with arrows are popular items chosen today for the day.... Click for details