Antique Hina Empress Doll, Kokin bina

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Antique Hina Empress Doll, Kokin bina

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I think we can call this doll, "Kokin-bina" from the late Edo Period. 16 inches tall with hair "kanmuri" and stand, 8 1/2 inches without. Beautiful shiny white face, head and hands are all hand carved and covered with gofun (crushed shell and paste). There is one old crack on her neck which is not visible through her hair. There are some soft gofun spots around her mouth (not the shiny area), Gyokugan glass eyes. All and all, the doll is amazingly in good condition considering the 150 years of age!