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Rare Antique Japanese Doll, Falconer, Edo
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Pre 1900 item# 272250 (stock# 100105)
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Falconry or Taka-giri has been a tradition in Japan since the 4th century. It was was introduced to Japan in the age of Emperor Nintoku (355 A.D.) Falconry thrived during the Edo period and continued right up to the arrival of Commodore Perry. The third shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu and the 8th Tokugawa Yoshimune were big fans of falconry: they owned huge falconry areas in Edo and its suburbs. However, falconry lost popularity with the introduction of guns in l492.
From the beginning, falconry was the favorite sport of Japanese noblemen. Professional falconers were stationed at the Imperial Court and throughout the monarchy. They were called "Takajo" and were mainly of the Hada people. Their highly developed skill and technique had been carried on from one generation to another. This doll is a very rare example of a falconer complete with bird and cane and dating to the Edo period (1615-1868). His hat is similar to a Jingasa and he wears a hunting costume. The purple color of his upper garment identifies him as a member of the ruling class as 'common' people were forbidden from wearing it. Similar to a Takeda doll, the face and hands are covered with gofun with painted features. Dimensions: 11" x 7" x 5". Overall condition is good considering age. A very rare doll and the only type depicting this sport that we have encountered. A must for the serious Japanese doll collector.
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Japanese Boys Day Musha Doll Benkei, Meiji Period
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Pre 1910 item# 272178 (stock# 100103)
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A superb Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Musha ningyo doll of the great warrior Benkei. Created for Boy's Day which is celebrated on May 5th every year. Dolls such as this and other displays of the festival were originally meant to instill a sense of courage, valor and bravery into the boys of the samurai families. This example features the distinctive large protruding glass eyes typical of Meiji era dolls. The head is made of painted gofun (crushed oyster shell) with real hair. The costume is a fine paper brocade with typical Meiji patterns. Benkei's weapons and armor are made of a mixture of lacquered wood and card. Dimensions: 18" x 16" x 6". A superb addition to any collection of Japanese or samurai dolls.
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Japanese Gosho Ningyo Doll, Meiji Era
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Pre 1910 item# 108032 (stock# 10008)
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A delightful Gosho Ningyo or doll dating to the Mid - Meiji period (1868-1912). He was purchased in Kyoto which is where Gosho dolls originated and where the best were made. This little fellow is beautifully constructed of wood with many layers of polished Gofun (crushed oyster shell) on top. The individual layers are built up and burnished with chalk to produce the much sought after attractive polished surface. Gosho dolls from the past to the present all have different surface qualities. The older gofun had a much finer appearance due to the particular chalk used in the final polishing. The reason why it is almost impossible to recreate the chalk used for finishing the faces and hands used in the past is because its main ingredient, seashells, is no longer the same due to changes in the natural environment. This gosho doll has intricately painted facial features with thinner eyes and distinctive lips typical of older dolls. His expression is alert yet reassuring at the same time. Smaller dolls such as this one were given as gifts to new-born or sick children to protect them and it is easy to imagine this little guy keeping watch over a child in bed. The material used on his head covering and body is Chirimen silk and heavy silk brocade, typical of that used during the Meiji period.The overall condition is good with no loss of gofun. Dimensions: 3.5cm tall x 3cm x 3.5cm. This ningyo is small and so the craftsmanship is of a higher standard due to the constraints of working on such a small scale
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Rare Menka Buri Gosho Doll, Edo
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Pre 1900 item# 72157 (stock# 10004)
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A rare menka buri gosho ningyo of paper mache construction finished in polished white gofun (crushed oyster shell). The doll dates from the Bunka / Bunsei period (1804 - 1818 / 1818 - 1830) and is 5" x 4.7". The clothing is old 'shoken silk' brocade and the hair is silk that has been dyed black using sumi ink rich in iron. A handle on the back raises both arms to apply the mask to the face (see detailed photos). Both face and mask have well modeled and delicately painted facial features. The narrow eyes are characteristic of earlier gosho dolls. Overall condition is commensurate with age and has been in Kyoto since its creation. A rare item for the serious collector.
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