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Tall, Early 19th Century Ningyo, Japanese Hugging Doll browse these categories for related items... Directory: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Dolls:Pre 1837 VR: item # 626841 Please refer to our stock # R85 when inquiring.
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| Edo Period (circa 1820) Japanese Daki Ningyō (Hugging Doll) standing at the unusual height of 27.5 inches (70 cm), making him a very rare and striking figure. It is most uncommon to see this type of Ningyō outside of Japan, for they are highly prized by the Japanese. A widely held theory has it that these dolls were commissioned by patrons of Geisha as presentation gifts. This one is outstanding in every way. It has a wonderfully expressive face and conveys a very happy spirit. He wears a spectacular kimono with many layers of beautiful textiles and chirimen silk done in shabori motif. From a widely renowned and published collection that has been exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum and Japan Society. | ||
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