Japanese Antique Musha Ningyo Doll, Emperor General

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1920: item #977889

This is an old musha (warrior) doll for the Japanese Boy's Day. The decorations for this day include Carps, Yoroi and Kabuto (Samurai's armor and helmet), swords, arrows and some famous hero and legendary figures from the past. The quality of this doll is exquisite. It is the work of top Kyoto doll makers. The dimensions of this doll are 13 1/2" tall and 17" wide (sleeve to sleeve).

Antique Japanese Dolls, Emperor and Retainer

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1920: item #976294

This is an impressive set of Emperor and retainer dolls for the Japanese Boy's Day. The decorations for this day include Carps, Yoroi and Kabuto (Samurai's Armor and helmet), swords, arrows and some famous hero and legendary figures from the past. The Emperor doll is 17 inches tall and 15 inches wide (sleeves stretched as shown), the retainer is 11 inches tall.

Sets of Emperor or Empress with the retainer dolls were ... Click for details

Rare! Antique Japanese Iki Ningyo Head

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1920: item #974421
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A very rare Iki-ningyo mannequin head dating from the later Meiji to Taisho period enclosed in a wooden storage box. Glass eyes, translucent skin and genuine hair, over a carved wooden base, this is a true work of art. The head is life size, roughly 14 inches tall from the base and is in overall fine condition, with some out of place hairs, minor handling marks and some faint discoloration over the left eye. We have been looking for a quality Iki-ningyo head like this for 6 years, and are pro... Click for details

Antique Japanese Kimekomi Ningyo: Heian Court Lady

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1920: item #972861
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This lovely early 20th century Japanese doll with long hair and layered robes represents an aristocratic court lady during the imperial Heian period (794 to 1185). Her silk brocade robes are tucked into a wood body, and her face and single outstretched hand are finished with several layers of white gofun (crushed oyster shell). Her expressive facial features are well modeled and hand painted in wonderful detail, with a delicately painted hairline and sculpted eyes. Her mouth is open, showing whi... Click for details

Japanese 20th Century Kokeshi Doll - Artist Signed

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1960: item #959456
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Japanese mid 20th century medium size KOKESHI doll. Signed by artist on base. This doll stands 11 3/4" tall, with a head with a 3 5/8" diameter and a base with a 1 3/4" diameter.

Japanese Mid 20th Century Large Kokeshi Doll - Signed

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1960: item #958929
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Japanese mid 20th century large KOKESHI doll. Signed by artist on base. This doll stands 14 1/4" tall, with a head with a 4" diameter and a base with a 3 1/2" diameter.

Japanese Mid 20th C. Artist Signed Large Kokeshi Doll

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1960: item #958588
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Japanese mid 20th century extra large KOKESHI doll. Signed by artist on base. This doll stands 17 3/4" tall, with a head with a 5" diameter and a base with a 3 1/2" diameter.

Musha Ningyo of Shoki the Demon Queller and Oni Demon

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1900: item #946045
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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 ma... Click for details

An Edo Period Gosho Doll of a Seated Boy

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1900: item #940578
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This is a very fine signed late Edo Japanese Gosho doll in the position of a small boy seated with his arm upraised and holding what appears to be a bow in his left hand. The doll is rich in detail, it was well modeled in an artfully executed pose. The one-piece body is finished in white gofun (crushed oyster shell), and the expressive facial features are delicately hand painted. The doll is scantily clad with an embroidered tan/gold chirimen silk bib or stomach cloth (“haragake”) which is tied ... Click for details

Japanese L. Edo - E. Meiji Period Takeda Doll

Japanese: Folk Art: Dolls and Puppets Pre 1900: item #927651
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Japanese Late Edo - Early Meiji Period TAKEDA actor doll. The doll has GOFUN (powder made from oyster shells) head and hands, painted eyes, cloth and paper clothing, armor and weapons. Great facial and body expression. The doll measures 12 1/2" tall and 9" wide. The stand measures 9 1/2" wide, 2 1/4" tall and 6 3/4" deep.