Very Rare 18th Century Karakuri Ningyo Mechanical Doll
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Pre 1800 item# 896778 (stock# R293)
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$27,000
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Exceedingly Rare 18th Century Japanese Karakuri-Ningyo (Mechanical Doll) of a
whimsical figure from the early Edo Period, classic in its form. This figure is
moved by strings and pulleys operated by three men hidden out of site. This
one was part of a festival float, possibly for the Gion (New Year) Festival. This
Ningyo has a fantastic face of the period. He is wearing a gorgeous costume of the
finest textiles and sumptuous brocades. He stands on top of a beautiful silver
lacquered stand featuring high relief flowers and leaves. Height: 23 inches, 58.5 cm.
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Very Fine and Rare Large Edo Period Bunraku Puppet
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Pre 1837 VR item# 899333 (stock# R292)
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$21,000
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Extremely Rare Edo Period late 18th/early 19th Century Buraku Theater Puppet. This very large puppet was operated by three puppet masters, with an operator manipulating the head and face to create a wide variety of expressions. We think this puppet was used to portray Benkie, the 13th century warrior monk of Hieizan and trusted adviser to Yoshitsune. He wears a black velvet robe and
sumptuous textiles and fiercely brandishes his nagitana weapon. It is very unusual for a Bunraku puppet of
this quality, age, and size to come up for sale. Height: 48 inches, 122 cm.
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Very Scarce Pair of 18th Century Museum Quality Ningyo
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Pre 1800 item# 626835 (stock# R161)
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$13,750
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Extremely Rare 18th Century Japanese Musha Ningyō (Boys Day) Dolls, Samurai Set. Ningyō 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 Ningyō artists. This set is a treasure of great importance for the most discriminating
collector. 24 inches (61cm). From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society.
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Early and Fine Example of Kintaro, Boys' Day Doll
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Pre 1900 item# 653570 (stock# R194)
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$13,750
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A one of a kind, very large early example of this Musha-Ningyo (Boys' Day Figure). This legendary figure first appeared for Boys Day in the late 19th Century. He is the Japanese equivalent to Hercules. He is always shown with a ruddy complexion, as seen in Japanese woodblock prints, scrolls and screens. He is a magnificent sculpture, Iki and Gosho in style. He holds an Axe and wears a sumptuous embroidery brocade featuring a mythical Turtle. 19th Century (circa 1880). 29 inches (74cm) height.
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Muromachi Period Ningyo, Museum Quality and Very Rare
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Pre 1700 item# 833475 (stock# R271)
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$13,400
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An Extraordinary and Scarce, Museum Quality Find. Early 16th Century Muromachi Period Saga Ningyo of the Goddess Kannon, in a rare and elegant standing form. Carved entirely of wood, her costume is built up with
pigments in a technique called 'moriage'. Her gorgeous robes are decorated with
foliate scroll slightly raised in relief. This rarest of all Ningyo forms
almost never comes up for sale and are never seen except in museums
or important private collections. Saga Ningyo are considered the "holy
grail" of Ningyo. This fine and exceedingly rare example is one the first produced in the 16th Century. 5 inches (13cm) high (figure only, not including base). Base: 3.25 inches (8cm) wide.
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Fine Japanese Palace Doll, Gosho Ningyo
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Pre 1837 VR item# 833544 (stock# R269)
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$12,250
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Early 19th Century Edo Period Standing Gosho Ningyo with fine Mizuhiki ribbons painted hair. There are several forms of Mizuhiki, including one used to tie the hair of samurai. This fine ningyo has a round, well executed face with a charming expression, and is covered overall in a fine white gofun with painted features, sexed, and dressed in red chirimen silk crepe. Gosho-ningyō (Palace Dolls) are one of the most distinctive forms of Japanese doll. They were given as gifts within the imperial family. This chubby boy is in a playful pose holding cherry blossoms made of silk and paper. 13 inches (33cm) high x 10 inches (25.5cm) wide.
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Finest Example of Highly Sought After Palace Baby Doll
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Pre 1900 item# 626846 (stock# R107)
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$8700
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Japanese Hai Hai Gosho Ningyō. This extremely rare form of Japanese Doll is one of the most
sought after of Gosho (Palace Doll). They were presented to Royalty and upper
class at the birth of a baby, and placed in the baby's chamber to protect from and absorb bad spirits. This is a very large example of this type of Gosho. It is covered with many layers of Gofun (Oyster Shell Lacquer) over papier mache. The hair is made entirely of silk. This most adorable baby is wearing a brocade bib and sits on a cushion while holding a Din Din (toy). Late Meiji Period (circa 1850-1868). 8.5 inches (21.5cm) high x 15.75 inches (40cm) long. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society.
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Musha Ningyo of Shoki the Demon Queller and Oni Demon
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Pre 1900 item# 946045 (stock# R304)
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$7300
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Musha Ningyo of Shoki the Demon Queller, mid-19th Century late Edo early Meiji Period. An unusually large and
early version holding a captured Oni (demon). This is a rare find for this
subject. He is powerful and majestic. His face carved of wood with crystal
eyes and massive beard and hair made of silk is a masterwork. He wears a
Chinese cap and a robe with gorgeous, sumptuous brocades. According to Japanese
folklore, the spirit of Shōki is able to scare away demons. Families with
male children even today display Ningyo of Shōki to ward off evil spirits
during the Boys' Day festival (Tango no Sekku, May 5th of each year). 23 inches (58.5cm) high.
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Rare and Spectacular Pair of 18th Century Samurai Dolls
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Pre 1800 item# 626853 (stock# R160)
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$7150
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Extremely Rare 18th Century Edo Period (circa 1780) Musha Ningyō (Japanese Boys Day Figures)
representing the famed brave warrior, Kato Kiyomasa (1562-1611), who accompanied Hideyoshi on his
campaign against Korea. He is gloriously represented here, along with his attendant holding a banner of a Buddhist prayer, in this
spectacular Ningyō. Kato is wearing sumptuous brocades, a black velvet trim robe with gold
trim and is holding a spear with a sword at his side. He is seated on a military camp stool. Large Figure: 14 inches (35.5 cm); Small Figure: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Banner 18 inches (46 cm). From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society.
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